Heart of Champions is a sports drama film that follows the story of a group of college friends who are part of the rowing team at their Ivy League college. The team is in shambles, with poor performance and a lack of leadership plaguing their efforts to win competitions.
Things change when an army veteran, Coach Andrew, is brought in to lead the team. Though initially met with resistance and skepticism from the rowers, Coach Andrew quickly earns their respect with his tough-love coaching style. He pushes them to their limits, both physically and mentally, in order to turn them into a winning team.
As the rowers train under Coach Andrew's guidance, each of them struggles with their own personal demons. One of them, Scott, is dealing with the recent loss of his father, while another, Kate, is balancing her love for rowing with her desire to pursue a career in music. Despite the challenges they face, however, the rowers find strength in each other and push through to become a successful and united team.
The film culminates in their final competition of the season, where the rowers give it their all and come out victorious. The experience changes each of them in profound and lasting ways, and they become champions both on the water and in their personal lives.