Episode 006 - The Champion's Journey - European Open and Beyond with Max Sprinz

Description: In this episode of The Champion’s Journey, Christoffer Endresen sits down with Max Sprinz, one of the brightest young stars in agility. At only 26 years old, Max has already won the European Open three times — with two different dogs — and has collected a staggering number of medals across Europe. From being afraid of dogs as a child to sleeping in the garage of a motorhome just to get to competitions, Max’s journey is one of persistence, vision, and sacrifice. In this episode, you’ll hear about the struggles, breakthroughs, and mindset shifts that shaped him into the champion he is today. Resources & Links:  Follow Max on Instagram: @maxsprinz Sign up for the Masterclass with Max, Enya & Susan Garrett: http://dogsthat.com/agility/max Subscribe to the Daily Campaign Affirmation Newsletter: https://www.dogagilityperformance.com Livestream for AWC https://watch.agilitywc2025.com/  00:00 Clips from the episode01:03 Introducing Max Sprints 02:29 Max's Early Achievements 02:59 Podcast Introduction and Subscription 04:02 Max's Journey Begins 04:34 Facing Early Challenges 07:16 Developing a Growth Mindset 07:46 Overcoming Fear of Dogs 09:15 First Steps in Agility Training 13:26 The First Competition 15:54 Learning from Others 19:04 Sacrifices and Investments 23:50 Dreaming Big and Working Hard 35:54 Reflecting on Progress 39:40 Biggest Struggles and Finding Confidence 41:13 Standing Up for Yourself 43:18 Making Decisions in Competitions 45:25 Balancing Coaching and Competing 53:17 Breakthrough Moments and Challenges 58:43 Personal Growth Through Agility 01:03:07 Collaborating with Susan Garrett and Enya Habel01:12:15 Future Goals and Reflections 01:14:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 👇 Stay connected & get more: 📘 Book: https://www.dogagilityperformance.com/book 🎙 Podcast: https://www.dogagilityperformance.com/podcasts/the-champion-s-journey 📩 Newsletter: https://www.dogagilityperformance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christoffer_endresen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogagilityperformance