After finishing last in the national championship, a college rowing team descends into turmoil & constant infighting between team leaders Alex (Alexander Ludwig), Chris (Charles Melton), John (Alex MacNicoll), and the other rowers. A tough Army veteran, Coach Murphy (Michael Shannon), arrives at the start of the new season to transform the status quo and unlock their true potential as a team. Using his experience and unconventional methods to help them overcome petty rivalries and personal challenges, Coach Murphy must inspire these young men to learn what it takes to be a team before they can be champions.