But when flying a type such as a Europa mono-wheel with no differential brakes and only a steerable tailwheel, there is no choice other than to get the tailwheel down simultaneously with the main, especially in a crosswind.
I'm not familiar with this type, does it have a rudder? For myself, the use of brakes for directional control at speed on the runway is mostly for an "oh my gosh, I'm about to loose it" situation, I never routinely use them to keep straight. Perhaps it's just the types I fly...