Forward Progress is led by John Shukie, one of the architects of the NCAA Academic Performance Program (APP). Employed by the NCAA eight years, John was instrumental in creating the APP as the director of academic and membership affairs. Forward Progress’ APP management and consulting includes developing APR improvement plans, analyzing academic data, assistance with waivers and preparation for hearings. “Academic performance programs are crucial for all NCAA Division I athletics programs and John Shukie of Forward Progress is unquestionably the best credentialed resource. Bond is pleased that John has signed an affiliation agreement in order to better incorporate APP management into our NCAA rules compliance, eligibility, and infractions counsel,” stated Mike Glazier, founder and chair of the firm’s Collegiate Sports Practice Group.
John Shukie, president of Forward Progress said, “The members of Bond’s Collegiate Sports Practice Group are the apex of legal consultants representing colleges and universities in NCAA-related matters. Now I can seamlessly recommend Bond and coordinate my services in conjunction with Bond for an end-to-end service offering for our respective clients.”
