Our team has deep collegiate hockey expertise, and we use that knowledge to help our clients find the right opportunities for their specific needs and goals. We take great care to provide families with the information they need to make decisions throughout the recruiting and commitment process. Our transparency is the key to building trust, and we’re proud to offer personalized guidance and support every step of the way.
Thanks to our unrelenting, goal-oriented focus at Paragon, we’re proud to have helped shape the careers of some of the most talented and successful collegiate players. Our expert guidance and support have led to unprecedented success in player advancement across the industry.
The average cost of youth hockey investment can be well into $200,000 for some families. When making such a daunting investment of time and money, it is wise to work with an expert who can help you manage that investment. Our goal is to ensure you have the information and resources necessary to make the best decisions possible.
Youth Hockey Investment
Ages 14-18
$75,000-200,000
Family Advisor
Guidance, Development, Placement
Paragon Clients’ Average
NCAA Savings
$180,000
There is no set path a player must follow to accomplish his goals. Every player develops differently and different levels are appropriate at different times. Here are some examples of the types of things we use our expertise to help players navigate, at each level:
At Paragon Sports Consulting, not only do we have the background and connections, but also the experience and expertise to assist student-athletes with complex issues. Working with the right advisor can make all the difference, as our case studies below illustrate.
Issue: A student-athlete sought release without penalty from his NLI.
Action: Paragon helped the student-athlete navigate the process, which entailed communicating with the academic institution and the NCAA, preparing the NLI release request, and the subsequent NCAA NLI appeal.
Outcome: The student-athlete was granted complete release without penalty from NLI on appeal to NCAA.
Issue: The NCAA Eligibility Center classified a student-athlete’s 9th grade English class as a duplicate core course. The student-athlete had reclassified at a preparatory school. Thus, the NCAA ruled that the student-athlete had not fulfilled the core course requirement for the subject.
Action: Paragon Sports Consulting helped the student-athlete challenge the NCAA ruling by demonstrating that the two courses were taught differently and covered different material.
Outcome: The student-athlete won the appeal to the NCAA and was deemed eligible immediately for NCAA Division I competition.
Issue: Player was not happy with his current NCAA experience. The player wanted a change of environment to hopefully improve his playing opportunity and his development.
Action: PSC was tasked with explaining the pros/cons of a potential transfer to the player. PSC then helped the player understand the transfer portal process, including but not limited to, transfer portal compliance, open/close dates, scholarship rules for transfers, and how to secure an opportunity.
Outcome: The player made a commitment to a new school through the transfer portal. This player received a scholarship with a new playing opportunity and academic environment.
Issue: The NCAA Eligibility Center flagged a student-athlete for failing to complete the requisite core courses for Division I eligibility.
Action: Paragon Sports Consulting helped the student-athlete communicate with the NCAA Eligibility Center to determine what course was missing. Then, PSC helped the student-athlete develop a strategic plan to remedy the deficiency by taking a class that fulfilled the requirement.
Outcome: The student-athlete became eligible upon completing the course and attended a Division I school on a scholarship.
Goaltending is the most important position in the game of ice hockey. That is why we have a team of experts who specialize in guiding and supporting goaltenders through the specific challenges of their athletic journeys.
Goaltenders tend to be overlooked by the rest of the hockey advising landscape, yet they play a critical role in their team’s success. At Paragon, our team has a deep understanding of the nuances of goaltending at every level of the game, and we provide tailor-made advice and solutions for aspiring collegiate-level goaltenders.
"Colby is very knowledgeable, responsive, open and honest. Having him available to help us to understand and navigate the world of NCAA Division 1 hockey was critical. He also jumped in to help manage a challenging situation when junior hockey threw our son a curveball. His calm, steady and consistent advice was most welcome."
At Paragon’s specialized Development Camps, our mission is simple: create elite summer development camps across North America to provide an unparalleled off-season experience.
Our emphasis is on development, education, and competition. Combining an elite coaching staff and leading industry professionals at premier venues provides our players a unique opportunity. They learn from the best, have the opportunity to showcase themselves to them, and leave camp smarter hockey players with more of the tools they will need to achieve their goals. Additionally, they gain a true understanding of what it takes to play at the highest levels.
