Paragon Sports Consulting Podcast

Today, we have a special guest, Dr. Tyrone Black, of T. Carlton Educational Consulting. Dr. Black joins us to discuss different high school options and provide advice for players changing high schools throughout their career, SAT/ACT prep, and how to strengthen your high school transcript.Follow us on Instagram @ParagonAthlete

Head Men's Hockey Coach of the Frederick Gunn School Craig Badger joins us to discuss what the Frederick Gunn School is all about including the academics, community, and competitive hockey program. He also discusses why prep school might be the right option for you and how competitive it actually is. Follow us on Instagram: @ParagonAthlete

Tali Campbell, the VP/GM of the Coquitlam Express, is joining us today to talk about his team, the BCHL, and offer some important reminders for players as they enter the competitive junior hockey landscape.Follow us on Instagram at @ParagonAthlete

We are lucky to have the Head Coach/General Manager of the NJ Titans of the NAHL join us on the Paragon Sports Consulting Podcast. Craig joins to discuss the success of the NJ Titans, player development, and how the NAHL prepares players for college hockey. Follow us on IG at @ParagonAthlete

In this episode, we've got with us Ryan Honick, the owner of GDI and Director, Goaltender Development for the Chicago Mission.. We're talking about how the best goalies are able to take their game to elite levels and youth goaltender development as a whole. Don't miss it!Follow us on Instagram: @ParagonAthlete

Today we have with us Noelle Needham, Assistant General Manager of the Chicago Steel. We'll be talking about her role with the Chicago Steel, scouting USHL prospects, and Noelle touches on important development reminders for players ages 14-20. Don't miss it! Follow us on Instagram @ParagonAthlete

Joe Martin, Head Coach and General Manager of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL joins us to discuss his organization, the BCHL, and the importance of players investing in their own development. Follow us on Instagram: @paragonathlete

In this episode, we've got with us Jake Bennett, the Associate Director of Admissions and Assistant Coach of The Kent School. We're talking all things Kent, from the academics to the community, to why so many high-level players have chosen it as a destination. Don't miss it.

We've got with us Head Coach and General Manager of the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League, Jason Clarke. In addition to talking about why his organization has remained successful over the years we're talking about player development and advancement so don't miss out!

Kelvin Cech, head coach and General Manager of the Winkler Flyers comes on to discuss the state of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League, what they're all about, and how they're helping players gain exposure to NCAA programs.

In this episode we're joined by Luke Curadi, the Director of Player Personnel for the United States Hockey League, to discuss what the USHL is all about, NHL and collegiate advancement, and development tips for players trying to gain an opportunity in the USHL. Overall, just remember to stay committed to the process and over time you will get to where you want to go in the sport.

In this episode Brendan Collins, Director of Scouting for Neutral Zone, a scouting site that provides lists on some of the top prospects throughout the world, is talking with Colby Drost about what they look for and what he observes that separates the best from the good.

"The better you can be defensively, the better chance you have of making this team.” If you're a young player looking to make junior hockey, you're gonna want to listen to this full episode to hear Scott Barney, Head Coach/General Manager of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Broncos, talk about the importance of attention to detail.

In this episode we've got Rob Hutchison, head coach of the Skidmore College men's hockey program. We're talking all things Skidmore Hockey and Division III caliber and recruiting.

In this episode we're talking to Ryan Papaioannou, Head Coach of the Brooks Bandits of The AJHL. Along with discussing what makes his team successful and the development of elite players, we get into some important reminders for the Jr. hockey recruiting process. Pro Tip: High expectations can help you develop as a player and as a person.

“We recruit hockey players, not kids who play hockey.” - Mike Chiellino, Head Coach of @GAprephockey. Listen to the rest of this episode to hear more from Mike about the experience at Gilmour Academy. Pro tip: Play at a high pace, play aggressively, and play creatively.

In this episode we had a great conversation with the Head Coach and General Manager of the Rockland Nationals of The CCHL, Dan Sauve. Listen to the full episode to learn more about what Rockland is all about and how they focus on the development of each player. Pro Tip: Scoring isn't everything & long term player development is key.

In this episode we've got Matt Millar, the goaltender development coach for the LA Kings, talking about long term player development and what it takes to be an elite player. Pro Tip: make the most of each and every opportunity.

Toby Harris, Head Coach and General Manager of the Jersey Hitmen of the NCDC, joins us in this episode to discuss the Hitmen organization, pillars of the Hitmen success, and what roots their player development that has led to 216 NCAA commitments and 6 NHL alumni.

Jason Fortier is the Head Coach/General Manager of the Odessa Jackalopes of the NAHL. In this episode, Jason discusses his vision for Odessa, junior hockey development, and what it takes to succeed at the next level.Listen to the full episode on @Spotify and @ApplePodcasts by searching “Paragon Sports Consulting Podcast”

Connor Gorman, the head coach of the men's hockey team at the New Hampton School, comes on to discuss prep school hockey and important reminders for players going through the prep school process.Follow Paragon Sports Consulting on social media @ParagonAthlete and visit us at ParagonSportsConsulting.com #ParagonSportsConsulting

@ParagonAthlete is proud to announce the addition of a podcast. Interviews with coaches across North America will focus on the navigating midget, prep school, junior, and college hockey and will inform players and parents about the processes' nuances.In this first episode of The Paragon Sports Consulting Podcast, President and Founder Colby Drost speaks with Nate Bostic, the Director of Hockey for the Boston Hockey Academy at Matignon High School.Follow Paragon Sports Consulting on social media @ParagonAthlete and visit us at ParagonSportsConsulting.com #ParagonSportsConsulting