In this inspiring episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with Duke University rowing athlete Matilda Macartney, a native of England who crossed the ocean to pursue both academic and athletic excellence. Matilda opens up about her unconventional recruiting journey, choosing Duke sight unseen, and what it truly takes to balance elite academics with the relentless grind of Division I rowing. From early-morning practices to building resilience far from home, she shares powerful lessons on belief, work ethic, and trusting the process. This episode is a must-listen for student-athletes, dreamers, and anyone navigating setbacks while chasing something bigger than themselves. If you’ve ever questioned whether your dream is “too far away,” Matilda’s story will remind you: if you want it enough and are willing to work for it, it’s within reach. Connect with Matilda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matildamacartney/ Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams: The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/ https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/ X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/ Executive Producers Harold “Lefty” Williams Shyneefa Williams Elisha “EJ” Williams WizKidFilms, Inc Production
In this inspiring episode of The Art of Rebounding, host Harold “Lefty” Williams sits down with Duke University rowing athlete Matilda Macartney, a native of England who crossed the ocean to pursue both academic and athletic excellence.
Matilda opens up about her unconventional recruiting journey, choosing Duke sight unseen, and what it truly takes to balance elite academics with the relentless grind of Division I rowing. From early-morning practices to building resilience far from home, she shares powerful lessons on belief, work ethic, and trusting the process.
This episode is a must-listen for student-athletes, dreamers, and anyone navigating setbacks while chasing something bigger than themselves.
If you’ve ever questioned whether your dream is “too far away,” Matilda’s story will remind you: if you want it enough and are willing to work for it, it’s within reach.
Connect with Matilda:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matildamacartney/
Connect with Harold "Lefty" Williams:
The Art of Rebounding Book: https://www.theartofrebounding.com/landing
Dare2Dream Website: https://dare2dream.xyz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofrebounding/
https://www.instagram.com/leftywilliams42/
X: https://x.com/leftywilliams42/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leftywilliams42/
Executive Producers
Harold “Lefty” Williams
Shyneefa Williams
Elisha “EJ” Williams
WizKidFilms, Inc Production