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PADRE BENCH10Frosh Winners’ Circle Frosh rowing coach Jon McDougall celebrated with Gavin Callies, Alex Pan, AnthonyHeimuli, Jason Dunn and Johnny Hayward after their boat won a regional championship bronze medal in May.chartingtheir owncourseCrew Shapes Up as theTeamwork, camaraderie and dedication arewhat provide the fuel for the boats that leavethe Port of Redwood City four mornings aweek during the Serra crew season.The port becomes a hub of activity at 5:15a.m. when teenage boys – who are notoriouslyfond of their sleep – arrive, break off intogroups of two, four and eight, take up theiroars, and dive into their morning rowing workout.Second-year head coach Cassandra Cunninghamexpects nothing less.“It’s not easy,” she says. “But the kids Iwant are the ones who have the most tenacity,who are willing to sacrifice themselves for theirteam each morning at practice.“It gives them a sense of accomplishment.”Crew, which was once a Tri-School sport,is now in its second year as a Serra-only sportthat continues to gain momentum, attractsathletes who are not only enthusiastic aboutthe morning practices, but also completelydedicated to their boats.“It’s the ultimate team sport,” says Cun-