Scan Computers (Scan) is proud to announce its partnership with Virtual Tennis Esports Centers (VTEC) and Tennis Esports to deliver a virtual reality tennis learning experience, redefining how students learn, compete and participate in tennis.
VTEC is a leading online program for schools designed to teach tennis and esports using engaging Virtual Reality (VR). VTEC offers a comprehensive platform that brings tennis to the classroom, uses a mixture of videos and quizzes reinforced with the world's most realistic VR tennis experience, Tennis Esports. A simple low-cost licence allows schools, colleges and universities to introduce students to a lifelong sport in an interactive fashion, combing the physical activity of VR with cutting edge technology, making tennis accessible, engaging and educational for students of all ages, levels and abilities.
VTEC’s innovative program also merges tennis training with STEM-based learning, teaching students to collect, visualise, and interpret tennis data, helping to enhance their analytical and technical data science skills. Group activities also help build teamwork, leadership, communication, and adaptability through collaborative event planning, whilst students are able to benefit from hands-on experience in event management, budgeting, and marketing by organising VR tennis events. Additionally, players will have the opportunity to compete in regular regional and global competitions, representing their schools in what may become an Olympic Esport.
VTEC was developed by ex-professional tennis players who worked closely with the VR developers of Tennis Esports to perfect the blend of online learning and VR practice. Scan has extensive expertise in designing and building bespoke desktop PCs to power immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences, through its in-house 3XS Systems division. This, in combination with Scan’s status as a leading supplier into the UK education sector, led to its selection as a key partner for VTEC in delivering its innovative learning solution to the UK’s Schools, Colleges, Universities and the wider Sports Community.
“At VTEC, our mission is to make tennis more accessible and engaging for all students, regardless of background or ability. Partnering with Scan and Tennis Esports allows us to deliver a world-first solution that inspires the next generation to learn, think, and play differently and that is extremely exciting” Alexandra Nancarrow, ex-professional tennis player and Director of VTEC
Paul Coyle, esports sales lead at Scan said, ‘This hybrid solution bridges physical education with esports and includes a lesson plan that allows schools to seamlessly introduce as part of the curricular, rather than as enrichment. This will accelerate the schools’ understanding and experience the benefits of esports and the significant increase in engagement from students. The coaching facilitation also allows our wider Sports Community to deliver complimentary services into their client base, enhancing their provision in this space.’
You can learn more by registering your interest with the Scan Team at [email protected]
About VTEC
Virtual Tennis Esports Centers (VTEC) is an innovative online platform designed for schools to teach tennis and esports through engaging Virtual Reality (VR) technology. Developed by ex-professional tennis players in collaboration with the creators of Tennis Esports, VTEC delivers a dynamic learning experience that blends the fundamentals of tennis with immersive VR gameplay. The program allows students of all ages and skill levels to learn, practice, and compete in a safe and engaging environment. By integrating STEM-based learning, VTEC helps students build skills in data analysis, teamwork, and event management while fostering a lifelong connection to the sport. Its simple, cost-effective licensing model enables schools, colleges, and universities to introduce tennis in an exciting, accessible, and educational way. We are delivering our solution into the UK in association with Skill Serve Experience Ltd.
Skill Serve Experience Ltd Combines three key components that reflect the company's focus on education, employability, and the esports industry. "Skill" emphasizes the development and enhancement of abilities that are crucial for graduates entering the workforce, particularly in specialized fields like gaming and broadcasting. "Serve" suggests a commitment to providing valuable opportunities and support to graduates, indicating a service-oriented approach that caters to their needs in the job market. "Experience” delivers an engaging approach to learning and professional development. This term encapsulates the practical, hands-on experiences that the company aims to offer in the realms of broadcasting and events, particularly within the esports sector.
‘As the VTEC UK Partnerships Director for Education and Events, and Director of Skill Serve Experience, I am proud to be part of a programme that is creating exciting, meaningful opportunities for student learning in a dynamic hybrid environment. Across sectors including leisure, education, healthcare, sports, and esports, the conversations I’ve already had have been truly inspiring. I am honoured to be involved in an initiative that is not only passionate about the work being done today, but also committed to building powerful bridges between industries — empowering them to achieve even greater impact for the future.’ Stuart Kosters
About Tennis Esports
VR Motion Learning, a specialist SportsTech & VR organisation has developed Tennis Esports, an authentic VR tennis application using real-world ball physics. It’s project team consists of experts in computer vision, machine learning, VR technologies, real-time full-body motion tracking, data analysis and processing, software development, plus tennis professionals and sports biomechanics engineers.
About Scan
At Scan we are all about three things – technology, people, and how we bring them together and for over 30 years we’ve been driven by these three passions. We work with customers and partners to tackle the latest cutting-edge areas in IT and bridge the gap these challenges present.
Building on our reputation within the computing industry, we have used this knowledge and experience to provide specialist IT solutions for business verticals including deep learning and AI, healthcare, financial services, retail, education, AEC and manufacturing.