Prior Proper Planning

Prior Proper Planning prevents poor performance. This mindset underscores the importance of communication, organization, and professionalism.

P3PE’s home is called the Barn, which offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment and technology to facilitate classes, clinics, and seminars. P3PE’s Barn is also known as the Schoolhouse because it is dedicated to physical education.

• P3PE is driven by the belief that everyone can benefit from athletic pursuits. Our impact extends beyond building strength and improving cardiovascular capacity: P3PE shapes your identity as an athlete, helping you embrace fitness as a lifestyle and enlist prior proper planning in all aspects of life.

• P3PE cultivates a supportive atmosphere for athletes, teachers, and coaches to learn about training approaches – and about themselves.

• P3PE supports individuals of every age and at every stage of life and experience. We also provide a consistent training facility for programs that do not have a dedicated home, including high schools, Dragon Boat Clubs, Community Rowing Programs, and guest lecturers/specialized presenters.

The "Three P's" of P3PE:

• Prior - Start early, and get out front. Early preparation is key.

• Proper - Attention to detail and committed focus are what propel success.

• Planning - Make the plan, and then work on the plan. Without planning, you are in search of treasure without a map.

• College-Selection Counseling for Student-Athletes

• Professional Development for High School Coaches—Coaching the Coach

• Personal Training

• Group Fitness and Indoor Rowing Classes

• and more…

• January 31, 2021 P3PE had the great opportunity of being interviewed by Grant Parr who owns www.gamefaceperformance.com – Grant is a sports psychologist who interviews athletes, coaches, and major corporations all over the world discussing "the 90% MENTAL" of the game!

• P3PE Interview with Andie Summers on her morning show at 92.5 XTU: Cassandra Cunningham wants to keep you moving while at home!

• Enjoy listening for a 40' interview with my good friend Alison Ferguson who was in charge of Team Patagonia for over 20 years. Listen to Alison's interviews with Empowering Women Through Sports!

From P3PE Trainers

Coach Lindsay Clarke

Coach Lindsay Clarke with some simple workouts Part 1

Coach Lindsay Clarke with some simple workouts Part 2

Live or Virtual Presentation for Parents, Athletes, and Coaches

My aim is to help you create a plan to select a college that is the right fit for you, both academically and athletically. With extensive experience as a college selection counselor, Ivy League crew recruiter, rowing coach on the high school/junior, college, and national team levels, and U.S. National Rowing Team athlete, I will help you design an individualized, step-by-step college selection plan.

• My approach includes counseling you on setting goals and learning about:
  Questions to ask during the college selection process and effective communication approaches

• Focusing on right fit for you

• Why do you need athletics?

• Finding balance academically, athletically, and socially

• Understanding the transition –and expectations—from high school to college rowing programs

Now in my 8th year at P3PE, I’ve guided more than 110 student athletes on their paths to college.

Professional Development for High School Coaches— Coaching the Coach

As a guest coach, I work with you at your program. P3PE coaching clinics offer guidance to strengthen your coaching skills and program. My approach and services include:

• Observing and learning about your program from the launch and/or on land and continue with a Q & A to gain more insight and perspective

• Video Analysis: Teaching Technique and Skill Breakdown on Water and Land

• Developing Effective Training Plans

• Incorporating Proper Communication Skills with Athletes

• If required, recommend a series of professional development clinics/sessions, which allow for an effective feedback loop and assessment

• Tutorials on the college selection process targeted to athletes and parents

Pricing: Depends on Live or Virtual presentation as well as other considerations. Please call Cassandra Cunningham at (650) 278-0307 and we can discuss what would be the best option for you/your program and the pricing.

Please reach out to Cassandra Cunningham at (650) 278-0307 or cunninghamcassandra72@gmail.com

Coach Cunningham began her athletic quest at Mills High School in Millbrae, California, where she competed in cross-country and track for four years. In college, she began her next sport: women’s rowing.

While at Sacramento State, Coach Cunningham earned three state championship titles and won the 1995 Pacific Coast Rowing Championships in the Women's Varsity Eight.

In 1996, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. After graduation, she spent three years training with the Women's U.S. Rowing National Team. She is a five-time winner at the US National Elite Championships.

Coach Cunningham earned international silver medals in the women’s lightweight quad at the 1998 World Rowing Championships and the 1999 Pan American Games.

Cassandra Cunningham brings an impressive 30-year career in teaching and coaching physical education, working with youth and adult athletes in tennis, track and field, and rowing. Her extensive experience across multiple sports and age groups highlights her versatility and commitment to fostering athletic development at all stages. This background likely equips her with a deep understanding of training methodologies and the ability to connect with athletes of various skill levels.

Her coaching experience covers a wide range of levels: high school, collegiate, and international. This breadth of experience suggests she has adapted her coaching strategies to suit different skill levels, cultures, and competitive environments, which could be a tremendous asset in guiding athletes and building successful programs across varied settings.

With her extensive expertise and passion for athletics, Cassandra Cunningham founded P3PE School of Physical Education in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At P3PE, she established and continues to promote her “Three P’s” philosophy — Prior Proper Planning — which emphasizes organization, professionalism, and communication. This guiding principle likely shapes every aspect of her work, providing athletes with a structured, high-quality learning environment that fosters both athletic and personal growth.

The “Three P’s” philosophy at P3PE — Prior Proper Planning — serves as a foundation for preventing “Poor Performance,” embodying the idea that thoughtful preparation is essential for success. By instilling this principle, P3PE promotes effective habits and teaches athletes and coaches the value of time management and professional etiquette. This approach helps athletes develop discipline and responsibility, skills that are vital both in and out of the sporting world.