HALO Talks

On this episode, host Pete Moore sits down with Sam Circh, founder of Watch Me Move NYC, a unique non-profit program dedicated to bringing movement and fitness experiences to thousands of children across Manhattan. Sam shares his path from volunteering at Genesee Valley Rotary Camp in Rochester, New York to pioneering adaptive and early childhood fitness in the city. Pete and Sam discuss the challenges and successes of creating inclusive programs for kids who don't always fit into traditional sports, building community-based activities, and the importance of fostering confidence and core strength in young people. Whether it's transforming public parks into playful, safe spaces or collaborating with schools and local organizations, Sam's commitment to child development and accessible fitness shines throughout. When it comes to more unconventional fitness options for kids, Circh states, "Just seeing that most of the fitness outlets for kids are specifically for sports . . . if there's somebody in between, the