Education
- Ph.D. in Organization and Management
- Capella University
- M.A. in Organizational Management
- University of Phoenix
- B.B.A. in Marketing
- Loyola University Maryland
Research Interests
Entrepreneurship, Small business Start Ups, Direct Selling Industry, Network Marketing, Sports Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Positions Held
2016 - Present
The Addiction War Room
Cofounder / Co-Executive Director
1998 - Present
Dr. Biz Consulting, LLC
CEO
1991 - Present
ProSearchUSA, LLC
Cofounder
2010 - 2015
Passing Hope
Cofounder
2008 - 2015
United States Sports Academy
Distance Learning Faculty
1998 - 2012
San Antonio Metropolitan Youth Soccer Institute
President & Board Director
2004 - 2007
Our Lady of the Lake University
Adjunct On-Ground & Online Faculty
2006 - 2007
Our Lady of the Lake University
Director of Distance Learning
2001 - 2005
University of the Incarnate Word
Adjunct Online Instructor
2001 - 2005
Baker College Online
Adjunct Online Faculty
2005 - 2005
University of the Incarnate Word
Associate Director, Universe Online
2003 - 2004
University of the Incarnate Word
Marketing Coordinator, Universe Online
1991 - 1998
University of the Incarnate Word
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
1989 - 1991
Office Systems Equipment & Consulting, Inc.
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
1987 - 1989
LKS Lodz, Poland/FC Greves, Denmark/Ft. Lauderdale Strikers, USA
Professional Soccer Player
Intellectual Contributions
A Comparative Study of Enterprise Risk Management and Decision Making Criteria Use to Develop Soccer-Specific Stadiums for Major league Soccer
Dr. Edward P Sakiewicz
September 2006
Capella University
Presentations
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention
2007
Texas Pro Soccer Festival
March 2007
Identifying Mexican Sport Subcultures: Comparing and contrasting the San
2006
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention
2006
The Business of International Sports: Examining Emerging Problems Inherent in Hispanic Soccer Subcultures
2006
A Business of Sports Analysis: Can the emphasis on the growing Hispanic market foster long-term sustainability for the sport of soccer?
2005
A Comprehensive Assessment Uncovering the Processes Most Useful in Attracting and Retaining Television Broadcast Partnerships for Professional Soccer Leagues in the United States
2005
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using a Thematic Analysis Grounded in Theory: An appropriate approach for assessing the Hispanic soccer culture
2005
Examining Methods to Better Understand Emerging Hispanic Soccer
2005
Investigating Leading Normative Theories Analyzing Ethics Among Entrepreneurs: Studying Decision-Making Comparing and Contrasting Corporate Managers
2005
National Soccer Coaches Association of America Convention
2005
A Comparison of Methods Used to Solicit Investors for Major League Soccer: Recommendations to improve investor relations and involvement
2004
An Investigation into Various Business Environments Investor Groups Experience when Considering Purchasing Professional Sports Franchises
2004
HBO Documentary: Dare to Dream- The Story of the US Woman's National Soccer Team World Cup Victory
June 2004
Leadership Skills: Emotional Intelligence as a Strategy for High Performance Sports Executives and Players
2003
Understanding Conflict Resolution Strategies in High Performance Sports Organizations
2003
An Entrepreneurial Q&A Forum Discussing Leadership Skills Necessary toBuild Sustainable Organizations: An interview with Steve Shank, CEO, of Capella University
2002
Fatherlessness in America: Causes & Effects for Developing Future Business Leaders
2002
Media Contributions
Did You Know Spending Money On New Lighting Can Actually Make You Money?
North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
2013
Internet
Lighting the Way: How one local start-up seeks to educate, motivate and illuminate businesses to save big on their bottom lines
NSide Business Magazine
2013
Magazine
Competitive Edge: Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility & Your Triple Bottom Line
NSide Business Magazine
September 17, 2013
Magazine
Training Prepares Academy’s Faculty for 2013-14 Academic Year
United States Sports Academy
August 21, 2013
Internet
Did you know spending money on new lighting can actually make you money?
North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
May 9, 2013
Internet
Lighting the Way: How one local start-up seeks to educate, motivate and illuminate businesses to save big on their bottom lines
NSide Business Magazine
February 2013
Magazine
What Are the Best Degrees for Entrepreneurs?
Online Learning Tips
February 6, 2013
Internet
Spurs’ parent working hard to score a pro soccer team
San Antonio Business Journal
February 3, 2012
Newspaper
2004 World Cup qualifier led to S.A.'s pro soccer today
San Antonio Express News
November 8, 2010
Newspaper
Dr. Ed Sakiewicz and Chris Campasano to Help Disabled Footballers in Haiti.
San Antonio Express News
August 3, 2010
Social Media - Blog
Cibolo: Soccer complex building begins
San Antonio Express News
2008
Newspaper
Cibolo unveils plans for multi-event venue
San Antonio Business Journal
November 12, 2008
Newspaper
Soccer complex eyed for Brooks City-Base
San Antonio Business Journal
October 24, 2004
Newspaper
Mayor spikes plan for luring pro soccer team here by 2005
San Antonio Business Journal
May 16, 2004
Newspaper
Pepsi Soccer TX complex in Schertz to soon double in size
San Antonio Business Journal
January 26, 2003
Newspaper
Awards & Honors
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.