Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck has had a busy offseason, jet-setting to more countries than you can count with one hand. In March, he visited seven different countries as part of a USO Tour for the Colts, and more recently he crossed the pond for a soccer pilgrimage to visit Tottenham Hotspur FC in England.
But it is his trip back home that has been providing the latest headlines.
While training at his alma mater, Stanford University, this summer, Luck opted to try on a virtual reality headset, provided by fellow Stanford football alum and co-founder of STRIVR Labs Derek Belch. For the most part, Luck seemed amazed and complimentary of the technology.
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“Really fascinating to see the technology. As a Stanford alum, (you’re) proud something like that is taking place,” he said to the Indianapolis Star.
STRIVR Labs has gained a number of notable clients in recent months, from NFL teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals to college programs like Stanford and Auburn.
The technology uses 360 degree recorded practice footage to immerse its wearer into on-field action. From there, players can essentially take extra snaps, outside of normal practice hours.
STRIVR Labs software is used on a laptop in conjunction with a virtual reality headset, namely the Oculus Rift, and players can then access the virtual realm of the football field.
While Luck seemed to enjoy the virtual reality, there appears to be no plans just yet for the Colts quarterback to train with the technology. But, who knows, if Luck liked the experience enough, the Colts front office could be calling up Belch soon enough to implement the system before the NFL season starts.