Alma for Coaches Integrations

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol designed to standardize how applications provide context to large language models (LLMs). It acts as a universal connector, similar to a USB-C port, allowing LLMs to seamlessly integrate with various data sources and tools. MCP supports a client-server architecture, enabling programs (clients) to interact with lightweight servers that expose specific capabilities. With growing pre-built integrations and flexibility to switch between LLM vendors, MCP helps users build complex workflows and AI agents while ensuring secure data management within their infrastructure.

TrainingPeaks is a training and performance platform focused on endurance athletes such as runners, cyclists, and triathletes, combining workout scheduling, tracking, and analytics. It lets users sync data automatically from devices and apps like Garmin, Apple Watch, Zwift, and more to maintain a centralized training log. Workouts can be planned (either by coaches or via prebuilt plans) and published to an athlete’s calendar, and after execution, the platform analyzes the training stress, fitness load, recovery, and performance trends using metrics such as TSS (Training Stress Score), CTL (Chronic Training Load), ATL (Acute Training Load), TSB (Training Stress Balance), and normalized power. Coaches using TrainingPeaks have access to athlete management tools, performance dashboards, compliance scoring, commenting on workouts, and integrated communication.