Leach’s Virtual Reality training

[Shamoan]

So I watched HBO’s series that followed Washington State for a week and part of the QB’s training was to rewatch every play in practice via virtual reality. An assistant of some kind would walk out with an extended pole with a vr camera attached and film the play behind the QB during practice. For a few hours a couple times a week, the QB would wear VR goggles and cycle through plays. It was described as a way to get way more reps in a compressed amount of time And help improve decision making. It will be interesting to see if Leach decides to employ that same technology here. If you haven’t watched it on HBO, it’s pretty interesting if you get a chance.

 

[Requiem For A Dawg]

It’s pretty common. Some local high schools do this as well.

 

[Walter White.sixpack]

I remember seeing that and hoping MSU incorporates it into their weekly training as well.

 

[Shamoan]

im not sure what high schools use, but it was described as a new technology that they had only been used a season or two.

The show went in depth showing how the Cougs, specifically Anthony Gordon, use virtual reality to watch their Wednesday practices. Apparently this was talked about a bit last season, but this was the first time we got to see it in action.

"It gives you a good picture of what the defense is doing to us," said Gordon as he rocked a VR headset. "Get a different vantage point from traditional film, you’re able to look around 360 degrees. It’s life-like so you can go through your reads and stuff like that. It’s a big help in my preparation throughout the week."
The show then details that the program has a virtual reality camera at every practice.
"It’s important for the Air Raid and how it’s designed because the Air Raid requires a lot of reps, a lot of mental reps as well," Gordon continues. "Being able to watch film, take away from your mistakes and positives is a big part of being an Air Raid quarterback. The virtual reality is a huge help. You’re able to see where each defender is within a given play and have a good understanding for space."

 

[Shamoan]

also, i learned Leach prefers a team movie night the night before a game. pro tip, this guy used a straw to funnel melted butter to the bottom of his full popcorn bucket.