In an ideal state we believe in the sport at a much higher level than the sport itself and the coach that transfers this passion. The successful crew displays more cult like behavior. For what breeds a successful crew is strong uniformity, a key factor in a cult. Successful crews row as one to make the boat reach maximum speed. Repeating the same motions, over and over, to not think about the technique in the utmost form and just do it.
Crew demands a mental toughness.
In regattas and practices we must push ourselves without getting the individual results. Never before do you hear the devils advocate's voice so loud as when you re rowing full pressure. You must fight the demon and push beyond the limits. For practice, there is no talking in the boat. You only hear the coach and your coxswain and they become the voices in your head.