01. THE CONCEPT
High-energy and heart-forward, Team Turbo is a smart, character-driven family adventure that blends humor, inspiration, and real emotion. It’s fast-paced and fun, with a surprising amount of soul — making big ideas about health, teamwork, and perseverance feel personal and accessible for kids and parents alike.
Title: Team Turbo
Format: 13 x 30-minute episodes
Condensed Synopsis: Sam, an anxious gym teacher, is unexpectedly recruited by the secretive Turbo Council—a team of kids on a mission to help others reach their full potential. Transformed into Coach Sam, he arrives at Turbo HQ, where he’s mentored by Francesca, a retired rodeo star turned tech-genius lizard, and supported by Dr. Tina, a remote health expert tracking his performance. Together, they respond to real kids’ challenges—like building confidence or training for a race—using custom workouts called Learn’N’Burns, animated science explainers, and inspiring field missions. Each episode ends with a celebratory dance party and a win for one more Cadet on their path to resilience, strength, and self-belief.
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Meet Sam—an unassuming gym teacher who suddenly finds himself recruited by the mysterious Turbo Council, a secret team of kids who believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each one has their own challenges to overcome.
At first, Sam is visibly nervous- almost to the point of anxiety. But when he chooses to rise to the occasion, he’s launched through the Team Turbo Tunnel, transforming his appearance—and his confidence—into Coach Sam, the spirited leader Team Turbo has been searching for.
Coach Sam lands at Team Turbo HQ, a glowing, high-tech training bunker hidden deep inside a cave. There, he meets his new guide and mission control operator: Francesca—a real-life bearded dragon with a tech-genius brain and a huge heart. Francesca was originally tasked by the Turbo Council to build a leader for the team—so she engineered a well-meaning robot gym teacher named Turbo Tom.
But despite all his features, Turbo Tom didn’t connect with the Cadets. He had circuits—but not soul. That’s why Francesca searched the world to find someone real: Coach Sam. Now, Tom lives in the supply closet—occasionally rolling out to offer hilariously unhelpful advice and quietly hope for redemption.
Luckily, Coach Sam doesn’t have to go it alone. Monitoring from her off-site research lab is Dr. Tina, a brilliant, kind-hearted scientist who uses her custom-built Turbo Phones—a headset and parabolic microphone system that functions like a long-distance stethoscope—to monitor Coach Sam’s lungs, heartbeat, and performance in real time. She offers gentle corrections, fascinating biology facts, and encouragement to Sam and the Cadets.
Every episode kicks off with Coach Sam leading a warm-up routine at HQ. But things kick into high gear when the Turbo Alarm sounds, signaling a new mission from a real kid (aka the Guest Cadet) facing a real-world challenge— like training for a 5K, building strength for the monkey bars, or staying focused under pressure.
Coach Sam responds with high-energy workouts called Learn'N'Burns, which combine movement, mindset, and motivation. Through Turbo Dives—comedic, animated segments—he and Dr. Tina explain the science behind the moves: how our muscles, brains, lungs, and bones work together to overcome obstacles.
When the challenge requires deeper wisdom, Coach Sam uses the Turbo Transporter to travel across North America, meeting real-world athletes, explorers, and performers who share stories of perseverance and purpose. Their advice fuels new training sequences Sam can bring back to the Cadets at HQ.
As the episode ends, Coach Sam delivers a final custom workout designed to help the original Cadet—and all viewers—get stronger, more confident, and closer to unlocking their full potential. If successful, the Turbo Council declares the mission “One Cadet Closer”—another step toward fully activating Team Turbo.
Each episode closes with Turbo Mode—a dance-fueled celebration of growth, grit, and good vibes.
High-energy and heart-forward, Team Turbo is a smart, character-driven family adventure that blends humor, inspiration, and real emotion. It’s fast-paced and fun, with a surprising amount of soul — making big ideas about health, teamwork, and faith feel personal and accessible for kids and parents alike.
01. THE CONCEPT
Title: Team Turbo
Format: 13 x 30-minute episodes
Condensed Synopsis: When Sam—a kind-hearted but anxious gym teacher—is unexpectedly contacted by the secretive Turbo Council, his life is turned upside down. This group of purpose-driven kids sees something special in Sam and recruits him to help others rise to life’s challenges. Transformed into Coach Sam, he’s transported to Turbo HQ, where he’s mentored by Francesca—a retired rodeo star-turned-tech-whiz lizard—and supported by the ever-encouraging Dr. Tina, a remote health expert and voice of wisdom.
Each mission begins with a real child’s challenge—whether it’s dealing with doubt, preparing for a sports tryout, or navigating fear. To find answers, Coach Sam hits the road to meet some of the most inspiring, successful, and outspoken Christian athletes and adventurers in the world. These real-life role models—bold in both their faith and their fields—share personal stories of resilience, prayer, and perseverance, helping young viewers understand how character, confidence, and God-given strength go hand-in-hand.
Through joyful Learn’N’Burn workouts, fun science explainers, and high-energy challenges, Coach Sam turns lessons into action—encouraging every Cadet to move forward in body, mind, and spirit. Each episode ends with a high-energy dance party and a win for one more Cadet who’s taken a brave step toward becoming the person God made them to be.
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Meet Sam—a well-meaning but anxious gym teacher who’s suddenly recruited by the Turbo Council, a secret team of kids on a mission to help every child grow into the person God created them to be—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Though unsure of himself at first, Sam takes a leap of faith… and is launched down a Chute. As he zooms through the vortex, he transforms into Coach Sam—a bolder, braver version of himself, ready to serve others with joy, humility, and heart.
Coach Sam lands at Turbo HQ, a vibrant, high-tech training center hidden deep inside a mountain cave. There, he meets Francesca—a wise, tech-savvy bearded dragon and retired rodeo star, who serves as his mission control. Originally tasked with creating a robot gym teacher named Fitnobot, Francesca learned that what the team needed wasn’t just someone strong—but someone real. Now, Coach Sam is the heart of Team Turbo, while Fitnobot (with all his quirks) occasionally rolls in from the supply closet with hilariously misguided advice.
Helping from afar is Dr. Tina, a brilliant scientist and remote health expert who tracks Sam’s vitals and offers encouragement. With a gentle tone and deep wisdom, she keeps the team grounded in truth—reminding Cadets that strength isn’t just about muscles; it’s about courage, focus, and faith.
Each episode begins with a joyful warm-up at HQ—until the Alarm goes off. A new Guest Cadet has called in with a real-world challenge: preparing for a 5K, learning to climb the monkey bars, building confidence after a setback. Together, the team rises to the occasion.
Coach Sam creates custom Learn’N’Burn workouts, mixing movement and motivation with Turbo Dives—fun, animated science explainers that explore how God designed our brains, bones, and bodies to persevere.
When a mission calls for deeper insight, Sam takes the trusty Transporter across North America to meet real-life Christian athletes, adventurers, and performers—men and women who aren’t just world-class at what they do, but are bold about their faith. These inspiring guests share stories of prayer, discipline, teamwork, and trust in God, helping kids see how faith and fitness work together.
Coach Sam returns with new wisdom, leading a final workout designed to uplift the Guest Cadet and every viewer at home. When the Cadet rises to the challenge, the Turbo Council cheers: “One Cadet Closer”—a reminder that growth is always worth celebrating.
Every episode ends in Turbo Mode—a high-energy dance party that celebrates movement, resilience, and the joy of becoming who God made you to be.
02. CHARACTERS
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Who He Is
A humble gym teacher unexpectedly chosen by the Turbo Council to help kids unlock their full potential—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The Transformation After launching through the Turbo Tunnel, Sam becomes Coach Sam: a confident, high-energy leader who learns just as much as he teaches.
Why He Works
Enthusiastic, kind, and endlessly encouraging
Balances goofiness with genuine emotional depth
Makes exercise feel fun, empowering, and non-intimidating
A rare, emotionally intelligent male role model in children’s media
Boys and girls benefit from seeing kind, emotionally intelligent male mentors (Psychology Today, Univ. of Worcester).
Team Turbo Connection: Coach Sam leads with warmth, humor, and strength—a refreshing male figure in media and education.
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Francesca – Tech Mastermind & Mission Control Wiz
A real life bearded dragon with a brilliant mind and a big heart. Former rodeo star turned engineer. Blunt but kind, she runs Turbo HQ with calm authority.
Francesca built the first coach robot, Turbo Tom, but learned kids need human connection to thrive.
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The Original Turbo Coach
A blocky robot coach who lives in the HQ supply closet. He was invented by Francesca, but lacked the human element to be a good fit for Team Turbo.
Awkward, retro, and often misunderstood, Fitnobot offers accidental wisdom and occasional hilarity. Never mean—just a little off.
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Each episode features a real-life guest—an athlete, performer, or adventurer—who has overcome meaningful challenges with determination, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose. All of these guests are people of faith who speak openly about how their beliefs have shaped their journey, helping them stay grounded through adversity.
Their stories give Coach Sam—and the audience—real tools and encouragement to grow stronger, inside and out. These insights become the foundation for a new Learn’N’Burn workout, designed to help the Guest Cadet—and every viewer—build confidence, resilience, and a deeper sense of identity.
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From the Team Turbo Council to the Guest Cadet to kids joining in from home—Cadets are the heart of every Team Turbo episode. Anyone can be a Cadet: any age, any background, as long as they’re ready to learn, grow, and push themselves to become stronger inside and out.
03. KEY TERMS
Guest Cadet
Each episode features a kid facing a real-life challenge. Coach Sam trains to help them overcome it—culminating in a custom workout.
Learn’N’Burns
High-energy challenge segments that mix movement, science, and storytelling to create “aha!” learning moments—like understanding core strength through side planks, holograms, and humorous PSAs.
Turbo Circuit
A personalized exercise routine designed by Coach Sam using everything he’s learned from that episode, tailored to help the Guest Cadet.
Turbo Mode
Every episode ends with a celebratory dance party—Coach Sam, the Guest Cadet, and viewers bop to the beat as the credits roll.
04. RUN OF SHOW
Opening Sequence (1–2 minutes): Coach Sam enters HQ, greets Francesca, leads a quick warm-up, Turbo Alarm sounds.
Mission Briefing (2–3 minutes): Turbo Monitor displays a Cadet's challenge, Coach Sam analyzes it, possible Dr. Tina discussion.
Learn and Burns: Science + Movement (5–7 minutes): Coach Sam introduces targeted exercises, explains the science with comedy and animation (Turbo Dives), FitnoBot or Dr. Tina appear, follow-along activities with variations.
Turbo Transporter Field Trip (5–7 minutes): Coach Sam meets an expert, gets demonstrations and inspiration, shares replicable exercises, possible FitnoBot, Dr. Tina, or Francesca interaction.
Custom Turbo Workout Creation (3–4 minutes): Coach Sam designs a tailored workout and encourages practice.
Turbo Council Review & Turbo Mode (2–3 minutes): Coach Sam presents progress to the Council, "One Cadet Closer" vote, Turbo Mode celebration.
Closing & Teaser (1 minute): Coach Sam offers encouragement and a show teaser.
Sample Episode
101 – GOING THE DISTANCE – Allyson Felix
It’s Coach Sam’s very first mission as leader of the Turbo Cadets! Recruited by the mysterious and energetic Turbo Council, Coach Sam is tasked with one important job: to help every Turbo Cadet be their best self and conquer any mission they face in life—through movement, motivation, faith, and real-world inspiration. But when the Turbo Alarm goes off for the first time, Coach Sam feels a little overwhelmed. Can he really do this?
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In this episode, we help a young girl named Hattie train to complete her family’s annual Thanksgiving 5K Turkey Trot. She’s tried before but always runs out of breath, overheats, or gives up before the finish line. Sam wants to help—but to do that, he needs to understand how to build endurance and train the right way. With the help of Francesca the bearded dragon, he warms up, leads cardio-boosting Turbo Bursts, and dives into body science: how running affects your heart, lungs, legs, and core, all while leading the cadets in physical demonstrations and challenges. He shares fun facts about endurance athletes across the world—and then remembers Allyson Felix, track and field star, mother of two, and 11 time Olympic medalist. She’d know EXACTLY how to help Hattie.
There’s just one problem: to meet her, Coach Sam has to use the Turbo Transporter for the very first time—and he’s nervous! Luckily, the Turbo Council reminds him that being brave doesn’t mean going it alone. With teamwork, encouragement, and deep breaths, Sam zaps to Los Angeles to meet Allyson. There, he learns that even world-class athletes get tired, overheated, or have to stop—and that what matters most is training smart, listening to your body, and leaning on your team. Allyson shares how she stays hydrated and prepares for big races, and she even leads the cadets in a few stretches and exercises she does on a daily basis! Ultimately, Allyson says that leaning on her family and friends is one of the biggest tools she has for accomplishing her goals. Sam realizes: that’s exactly what he has had to do with Turbo Council!
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Endurance, self-belief, cardiovascular health, teamwork, training, overcoming fear, inspiration from real people
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In the beginning, both Sam and Hattie feel unsure of their ability to complete a big challenge. Sam is nervous about using the Turbo Transporter; Hattie is afraid to try the Turkey Trot again. Through training, research, and a boost from real-life hero Allyson Felix, they learn that bravery means preparation, pacing, and teamwork. Hattie gains a plan to finish the 5K. Sam finds his confidence as Turbo HQ’s fearless leader. Together, they go the distance.
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St. George, Utah / Death Valley – to visit Ashley Paulson and talk extreme endurance
Local neighborhood or school track – for relatable kid-friendly 5K setting
Turbo HQ + Turbo Council Hall – to establish the world of the show
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Hattie needs help finishing her family's 5K Turkey Trot. Coach Sam will create a training plan to build her endurance and confidence.
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Coach Sam's first mission using the Turbo Transporter makes him nervous, but his team supports him.
FitnoBot: Robot assistant helping with facts and information.
Dr. Tina: Remotely monitors health with Turbo Phones (headphones + parabolic mic).
Francesca: Offers grounded support, as well as access to the Team Turbo archives and resources.
05. CREATIVE TEAM
Sam Woodworth is an experienced Health and Physical Education teacher with over 12 years of service at both the elementary and high school levels. He earned his K–12 Health and Physical Education teaching degree from Messiah University and holds a master’s degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania (now Pennsylvania Western University). In addition to his teaching career, Sam has a strong passion for coaching. He served as an assistant soccer coach at Messiah University for 10 seasons and continues to play an active role in organizing, coaching, and directing the university’s summer soccer camps for students from elementary through high school.
Sam’s dedication to youth development through sports inspired him to create Team Turbo, an exercise adventure show designed to engage children in physical activity. While teaching and coaching are his professional passions, his greatest priority is his family. He draws daily motivation and inspiration from his wife, Claire, and their daughter, Charlotte. Guided by his Christian faith, Sam approaches every aspect of his life—personal, professional, and recreational—through the lens of his relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Executive Producer/Director
Brandon Gulish is a writer, director, and producer with nearly two decades of experience in unscripted television and documentary film. He wrote and directed for the Emmy Award–winning children’s series Weird But True! and has overseen productions in more than 50 countries for National Geographic, Discovery, Travel, and Disney. As co-founder of Philamedia, he’s collaborated with major brands and co-directed the award-winning documentary The Elephants and the Grass with creative partner Beau Rosario. Brandon is a husband and father of three elementary-aged kids, who inspire him to create the kind of fun, thoughtful programming he wishes existed for his own family.
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Executive Producer/Cinematographer
Beau Rosario is the founder of Philamedia and a creative force who thrives on bringing bold, high-energy ideas to life through visually striking storytelling. With a background in writing, cinematography, and editing, Beau has shaped original content for TV, film, and commercial campaigns—collaborating with brands like Foot Locker and Puma and capturing stories in locations ranging from Iceland and Paris to Cambodia. Beau specializes in visual concept development, helping ideas take shape from the first sketch to the final frame. He’s also the proud co-founder of Homework Club, a grassroots mentorship program that’s supported youth in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood for over ten years—and draws daily inspiration from life as a husband and father.
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Grant Woodworth is someone who wears many hats on the Team Turbo crew. Whether he’s cutting together episodes in the editing booth, crafting story arcs on the page, or picking up a camera to capture the action, Grant’s versatility and creative problem-solving are central to the show’s DNA. As Coach Sam’s younger brother, you could say he was the original Cadet—learning, laughing, and adventuring under Sam’s enthusiastic guidance.
With a background in advertising, a passion for storytelling, and over 15 years of experience working with kids through summer camps and Philadelphia’s Homework Club, Grant co-created Team Turbo to combine his creative skills with his heart for youth—and to finally share his big brother with the world.
06. WHY MINNO?
Minno is committed to providing uplifting, faith-friendly, educational entertainment that supports families in raising healthy kids with strong values. Team Turbo is a perfect fit.
Content meant to activate, not pacify.
Participation: Minno believes in real, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and growth. Team Turbo brings this to life with “Learn’N’Burns”—movement-based science lessons designed to enhance memory and character through physical engagement (PLOS One, British Journal of Sports Medicine). These interactive workouts invite families to experience learning together, reinforcing Minno’s commitment to inspiring imaginative, active kids.
Co-Viewing: As Minno’s tagline says, “Where God’s goodness comes to life in stories kids love.” Team Turbo builds on that by creating shared moments—kids and parents moving, laughing, learning, and praying together. Each episode offers opportunities for discussion, encouragement, and spiritual growth, making screen time a meaningful part of family worship and bonding.
Aligned Brand Values: Minno's rigorous content review ensures shows are safe, faith-first, and developmentally sound. Team Turbo not only aligns with this standard—it enriches it by modeling values like teamwork, perseverance, humility, and joy in creation. The show’s faith-compatible storytelling and character-driven narratives help kids experience God’s story in their everyday challenges—and victories.
A Leadership Opportunity in Faith-Focused Edutainment: In a landscape where movement-based educational content is scarce, Minno has an opportunity to lead with something unique: high-quality, health-forward programming that supports both spiritual and physical development. By embracing Team Turbo, Minno becomes the go-to platform for families seeking faith-rooted, life-ready media.