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.

An Illustrious Coaching Career

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.