#12 What Agility Is Really About: Sergio Gómez on Colombia's Scene, Mindset, and Heart

19/11/2025 43 min Episodio 12

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Welcome to part two of my conversation with Chexo from Colombia!If you haven't listened to part one yet, go back and start there – but this episode stands beautifully on its own, too.In this conversation, we delve into the agility scene in Colombia – how it's expanding with over 20 clubs across the country, primarily located in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. Chexo also shares about his travels to Panama, where he teaches agility several times a year.Here's something fascinating – the connection between dance and agility. Cali is the world salsa capital, and that rhythm Colombians have in their DNA actually helps them in the ring. Did you know that aunties teach children to dance from a very young age? That natural sense of movement translates beautifully into agility.We discuss the differences between Latin America and Europe – notably, the absence of indoor training, varying obstacle quality, and the use of music during competitions, which creates an incredible atmosphere. But what really touched me is when we get into mindset and heartset, and Chexo shares deep thoughts about what really matters in agility beyond clean runs and placements.This conversation reminded me why we all fell in love with this sport in the first place.Special offer for my listeners: Use discount code "Vendula10" for 10% off any Natural Pet Care System products at https://vendula.naturalpetcaresystem.comSign up to my Agility on the road monthly Newsletter for more behind-the-scenes stories from my travels and agility adventures https://agilityontheroad.com/newsletter/