# VR Football Training Technology The Dallas Cowboys to Use Virtual Reality to Train Quarterbacks By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-training References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/3047163/tech-forecast/dallas-cowboys-to-use-vr-to-train-qbs) & [recode.net](http://recode.net/2015/06/07/the-dallas-cowboys-will-soon-train-their-quarterbacks-in-virtual-reality/) Technology is being embraced in the most surprising ways -- the latest involving the [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aristocrat-gaming) and their football training strategy. The American sports franchise has partnered up with [StriVR Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-training-solutions) in a two year deal that will see their quarterbacks training with virtual reality headsets. Although this may seem strange at first, this advanced football training is anything but. A clever implementation of virtual reality, [Fast Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-thc-beverages) writes, "The goal is to help players develop decision-making skills without needing the whole team to be available for practice on the field." Through such supplementary football training drills, players will be able to watch replays of maneuvers, seen from the quarterback's perspective. Although not interactive, players can turn their heads to look in different directions each time they view the replay. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Training:** Using virtual reality headsets for training purposes allows athletes to develop decision-making skills without the need for full team practice. - **Supplementary Football Training:** Implementing supplementary training drills using virtual reality can provide players with the opportunity to analyze their performance from different perspectives and improve their skills. - **Enhanced Player Development:** By incorporating virtual reality technology into football training, players have the potential to enhance their decision-making abilities and overall performance on the field. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Technology:** The use of virtual reality in football training opens up new opportunities for innovation within the sports technology industry. - **Virtual Reality:** The application of virtual reality in football training demonstrates the potential for disruption and innovation in the virtual reality industry. - **Athletic Training:** The integration of virtual reality technology into football training presents innovative possibilities for the athletic training industry to improve skill development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Event Virtual-Reality Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xtadium.md) - [Connected Football Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-qbx.md) - [Immersive Metaverse Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-training-solutions.md) - [Sports-Focused VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jiodive.md) - [AI-Powered Sports Training Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shooting-system.md) - [AR-Enabled NFT Football Hunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/state-farm1.md) - [Employee VR Training Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talespin.md) - [Immersive Soccer Fan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-platform.md) - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md)