You totally was too hard on yourself despite REALLY trying hard not to.... Always a joy to watch you play 😝

Erik: “I hope to be more kind to my self” Also Erik *complements more his teammates than himself and criticizes more than complements himself* “Be ready, Erik” “So dramatic, Erik” “Yes, Dave Smith!” Dude, you are one of the best liberos in the world. You are awesome, amazing and yes, a cringe celebrator😂😂😂, but still, love yourself first! This actually a lesson from 2020 and also something I wanna try and do better in 2021. Anyway, in Portugal we say “good beginnings” for the new year and that’s what I wish for you. Have fun. A fan

“This kind of video isn’t happening again just to let you know” 😂😂 He’s one of the best in the world at Volleyball and still pokes holes in his play that’s so damn motivating

Guardian deity of USA

Erik Shojji: "I'll be kinder to myself" Also Erik: Control that ball!

I really don't understand why more people don't want to be liberos?? You don't score points, but it's just so epic doing all those sick moves and having a special shirt

@paisley3507

2 жыл бұрын

Being a libero is genuinely so fun. You’re on the court basically the whole game unless a middle is serving. Getting a perfect dig off a fantastic hit(for me my favorite is digging middles) it is such an adrenaline rush. When a teammate shanks and getting a good save is my favorite tbh. Libero is such an overlooked position too, and you get the least amount of credit. However I absolutely love being libero. I agree with you 100% I don’t know why more ppl don’t want to be libero. (Hehe sorry for the long rant, I’m just very passionate about “liberoing”. 😂)

@raezelyevrah8379

2 жыл бұрын

liberos are the unsung heroes of the court

@rydercollins5553

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but it is one of the hardest positions so I can see why

i think there is so much humility in self critique but you're almost a video game character on a volleyball court ... super human! Self Love, Pass Dimes, Be Kind :)

You are absolutely the coolest libero in the world!! I remember libero has been introduced since FIVB world championship 1998. My hero Koichi Nishimura was the first libero at Japan men's national team and he is only 175cm(5.7ft)! I'm short person and almost gave up to play volleyball at high school but I was so motivated and enjoyed to play because of libero system. I'm sure you are making lots of kids like me to play volleyball now because libero doesn't matter how tall or short and digging is so much fun!! You are doing fantastic job, Erik!

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for watching and I’m glad you are enjoying the videos!

idk this man's voice is so soothing i love it

One thing i know from watching your highlight is that you’re super dedicated of not letting the ball fall to the ground

My favorite play was when you ran into the barrier😭😭😭 A for Effort👌

Nothing quite like watching Erik Shoji watch Erik Shoji while criticizing Erik Shoji using a compilation of Erik Shoji. What a great way to end the year!

OMG! I’m so happy that you have finally granted the most requested reaction we would like you to have on your vlog! This will really make us feel so cringe, Erik! 😍😍😍

@jedrivera4276

3 жыл бұрын

Your celebrations are always team booster! Those can surely pump up the whole team to play fantastically. 💪

@msittig

3 жыл бұрын

@@jedrivera4276 His celebrations are great, every team needs somebody like that.

@jedrivera4276

3 жыл бұрын

@@msittig Absolutely! Now I can really say that he's the heart and soul of Team USA!

You being hard on yourself just means youre always hungry to improve. I definitely need to be a little harder on myself to improve 😅

It's so nice to see you trying to be nicer to yourself because you deserve it for sureeee!! And respect to you for being brave enough to rewatch your own plays hahah I always get too embarrassed to watch myself play

At 7:28 I just love how you got the dig but you were unhappy with it because it did not go forward😂😂

Erik! You could also do a reaction of you reacting to your highlights. Think about it man...think about it ;0)

Too hard on yourself. You’re an awesome human! And an awesome volleyball player! I learn so much about the world of volleyball and about the sport from your videos. You absolutely rock!

Can you do some technique breakdowns (Hopefully for all positions) please?? Something about other fundamentals like spiking, setting, blocking... Or would you rather stick to the libero techniques?

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

im not sure i'll be doing a ton of technique breakdowns outside of the libero position. idk if i feel comfortable with that. but i do talk about different techniques in my videos. i hope you keep watching! :)

@lucasluroo

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErikShojivolleyball I most definitely will!

*amazing dig* erik: control that ball!

It’s here! Everyone stay calm

I think you were a little hard on yourself, but that's not such a bad thing when paired with a growth mindset. Just don't forget to give yourself credit when you do well! :)

You are to hard on yourself. If you don’t know it, you ARE one of the best libs around. Period.

"You're so dramatic, Erik". That's me 100% of the time reacting to myself on video playing volleyball. We're just EXTRA, what can we say? hahaha

Another amazing video Erik! This is basically a 10-minute-long Spiderman pointing meme.

5:22 RIP pillow ill miss you :'(

I've been waiting for this!!! Thank you for your reaction videos because I'm learning so much. Happy new year, Erik!!!

This is the kind of thing us Libero’s strive for, to be good enough that people can actually make videos of our saves

Hope you get Olympic gold in Tokyo! It would be a great homage to your dad! Also hope you find the love of your life... more importantly

ok this is me finding your channel randomly and being in love with your videos :)

That point against Argentina in the World Cup was just epic :)

You are too hard on yourself, dude! You're awesome!

Im really glad that you did this because you definitely don't give yourslef enough credit. You're extremely good and I hope that this type of video helps you feel a little bit more confident about it! :)))

I can absolutely see that you are uncomfortable watching yourself, smiling then frowning then again 😂. You are great)))

Ur reflexes are crazy fast! Is it like a natural talent or how do you train your reflexes to get under the ball so fast?

Yes! Thank you for making this!

You’re such an incredible player erik! I’ve been watching you play for almost 5 years now and I’m always impressed. I’m very happy to see that you’re trying to appreciate yourself more. All the love!!

Erik not gonna lie u look mad cool man ur just being harsh on urself

this man is critising the passes i dream of pulling off

AAAAH! IT'S HERE! FINALLY!!!💕

Just subscribed to your channel and it was one of the best decisions I've made. Thank you for being an inspiration to me as a libero player and just wanna say I miss playing volleyball. Stay safe always!

I was just sad you didn't like the peace sign. I thought that's so perfect for an ending in the highlight video

I can't imagine wanting to be libero. Especially at that level! Respect!

i like his personality :)

Today is my birthday and you congratulated a Thomas so it felt like you were talking to me hahaha! Great video love the comments about yourself, keep it going! Love your videos!

@user-xs3ll7zq9u

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!!

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching! Happy Birthday!!!!

@thomaschapin4604

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErikShojivolleyball Thank you so much!! Excited for more videos!

You should adopt my “Nice pass, Eldon” self praise. Everyone hypes the attack, or the block, or the dump but the passers far too often get no love. So whenever I pass well or get a good up I say aloud “Nice pass, Eldon!” Someone’s gotta appreciate your work, might as well start with you. 🤪

It takes strength to watch your own highlights, you did good!! I hope you realize you are such a good player and too hard on yourself sometimes 😂😂 keep up the great work!!!

hi, im brazzilian fan and I really hope to see the us and brazil in the olympics final, though I don't know who to support because watching your videos and seeing how nice u are makes me root for u Good Luck!

Dude! You're going to the Olympics?! That's awesome! I love the Summer Olympics! I was devastated when it couldn't happen last year. I can't wait! I'll root for you! My favorite events to watch are the swimming and volleyball events. The sprinting events are awesome too. I basically enjoy watching it all. I seriously can't wait! :D

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

I hope so! Thanks for your support!

Thank you erik for this kind of videos because with this, we can learn something we can apply when we are back with playing ♥️💯😊 i hope you continue doing this for us 🙏😊

thanks erik! this is a reminder check for me too :( I do get very hard on myself when I’m playing because I have such high standards for myself but I also need to be aware that my focusing on the negativity can affect my team mates mood too..

I'd imagine recognizing your own mistakes and areas where you could improve (and taking action to correct them) is essential to becoming an elite athlete, but it's OK to be kind to yourself. These were all digs, so from the fans' perspective, the balls are going to fast we can barely see them and it's amazing that you're able to just get a hand on it and send it upward.

I love your channel so much. I started watching haikyuu and I got into volleyball and I wanna be a libero like you and nishinoya so i practice everyday at home with KZread videos. Volleyball isn’t a big sport here where I live but I love it so much and hope I can be in a team one day

@ysabelfelt1481

3 жыл бұрын

Your username and profile pic killed me XD

@iignoremyhusband4737

3 жыл бұрын

@@ysabelfelt1481 your pfp is cute :3

@ysabelfelt1481

3 жыл бұрын

@@iignoremyhusband4737 its the one I've had since like sixth grade XD

@Lucaz99

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you make it!!! Ganbarei!

I love, you're very keen on volleyball! Sometimes I feel like volleyball players are just tall, and they don't watch they plays, don't interest in volleyball apart from they work... So very nice, you do that!

This is what i have been waiting for💚🤍💖

I just don't know anymore if I'm watching Erik for voleyball (sport I don't personally do but do admire), or watching Erik because it's Erik :3 Anyway, great analysises, always fun and educational to watch, and we can add the general good-looking appeal of mister voleyball handsome Shojiman. Eheh! Best wishes to you Erik, may 2021 lead you onto a new folly, the best one if possible. All the love from France! ♥

Love you!!! You are loved by sooo many (millions) with your great, beautiful plays and really cute celebrations and all 🥰😘

Watched a 'Genius of Micah' video but got confused..was it Micah's highlights or E Shoji perfect passes highlights? And watched a review of E Shoji skills by a coach who included a warm, open heart. We are so proud of E Shoji!

What was the hardest ball that you’ve ever had to receive power wise? Like have any of them made your arms numb or is that something that you’ve gotten used to over the years?

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

the hardest serve was probably around 80 mph. idk how spikes. it can definitely hurt!

@MrSaszeta

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErikShojivolleyball Could tell us in one sentence how it feels to play against different national teams, some memes?

hello erik! i'm your fan now. so glad to hear insights from a libero

I got a volleyball for this Christmas!! On my way to become a good ass libero by watching your vids!!! happy new year Erik!!

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

that’s great! keep practicing and I looking forward to hearing about your progress! thanks for watching!

Fresh cut man. Happy new year to you and your family as well.

Erik you are the good libero in the world❤️❤️support you. I wanna say happy new year to you early

Happy New Year !! Thank You fir your videos !!

Looking forward to more of your vids in 2021!😁🙌 Have a great new year!

I'm so happy you're getting more attention - the attention you deserved from the beginning!! Happy new year guys and here's to a better year

I’ve been waiting for this!

Love your flying saves!💗 So much fun to watch you play! Met you at the Boys Junior Nationals in Texas. Your epic celebrations! Jumping into a little ball!👏👏 Happy New Year!

You are amazing, both on and off the court. Thanks for being such an inspiration to me. Happy New Year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ERIK..the video is so enjoyable.. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU PLAY IN JAPAN IN COUPLE OF MONTHS : )

Happy New Year Erik!!!!! Waiting for you here in Tokyo😆😆😆

Love the insight.

Happy new year Erik! Im happy you had a great time with your family. I really love your channel and your reactions to volleyball plays cuz you explain whats goin on and you're teaching us more about this amazing sport! Just wish theres a bit of background music, sometimes the silence is kinda awkward hahaha keep posting videos!

I’m not sure why but I loved when Erik said “YES DAVID SMITH” I honestly can say the same to you Erik throughout this whole video! Even though I really want to be a liberó I doubt I can do half of the things you do!

I’m always happy seeing your reactions.

FELIZ NAVIDAD y FELIZ AÑO NUEVO... MISTER ERIK SOJI... saludos desde PERU.

It is crazy how good you are!

Erik, you are astonishing! Like, keep in mind that we, the people who watch your videos admire you and respect you as a player! You are an inspiration for us. Of course, is good to remark the mistakes, but also focus and the good things that you have done. If it wasn't because of you, those points could've been lost! You are an amazing libero and volleyball player in general ❤❤ Happy new year ❤🎆

keep it up eric love the volleyball content

Don't be so hard on yourself! Try approving of yourself because you're killing it!

Eric, you should get other USA volley players onto your channel!! It can just be duo reacting to highlights, interviews, a mixture of both, etc. Guests I know I'd like to see are Ma'a, DeFalco, Patch, Anderson, and Christenson. Make it happen!! Give more exposure to US Volleyball!

@Aaron-wz8ds

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh and david lee and reid priddy. Ik they're into beach now, would love to hear their thoughts.

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

I 100% want to do this when we are all back together!

@Aaron-wz8ds

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErikShojivolleyball Zoom 100% works as well! May require a little bit of editing, but definitely would be easier to schedule... no need to wait till after Covid!

You're emanating amazing vibes, the Genuine™ is strong in this one 😤💜

I swear to god you are so adorable.

Erik Shoji, you're a beast...ahh...2015 World League in Dallas...I was there and took a picture with your pops...great times!!🤙🏾

Good stuff man! Asked you about a month ago if you've reacted to your own videos and now you have! Happy New Year and keep the videos coming!

2021 will be amazing！cant wair for the olympic.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ERIK!!

Happy New Year Love USA evey one.😊😊😊❤❤❤

This was maybe awkward for you but thank you so much for doing it for us!!! Also I personally love that peace sign😂✌🏼

Hi Erik, I'm Renald Delos Reyes from the Philippines. You know my day is not complete when I do not watch your reactions to volleyball games. If you don't ask me again what I want to do, I want to be like you because like you I am also a volleyball player. I hope you can play here in the Philippines or even if you can visit I am sure many will meet you but when the whole world is fine when there is no virus. I hope you just continue what you are doing, many people are helped, many people are inspiring you. I have nothing more to say but we love you Erik Shoji, of course as well as Team USA, I also admire you Erik because you are really good ... hahahahha ... so I can only say so..hahahah ... and yes by the way, I really like your reaction to the Philippines vs. Thailand in the SEA Games because even though it was 1 year ago when that match took place I still did not want to watch that ... pashout please

Lmao he made it to the half video and had it enough haha. And I laughed way too hard at 6:43, on the current you imitating the celebration lmao. Great video as usual tho and Happy new Year

You are so cute!!! Im libero too! I like watching you !!

can you please do a video about what makes a good libero and what is a good “first touch” (from serve), and like what is a good dig.

Happy New Year!!! More digs to come..💓

Que humildad la de Erik, agradecido por descubrir este canal

Well since you're aiming for the Olympics gold medal, I hope it's versus Brazil and let it be the greatest game ever!!!

Whoever made the thumbnail, you're a genius.

I wish you all the luck in the world for you Erik, that everything will work out in your life; I admire you a lot. BUT, I'm sorry, the next Olympics comes to Brazil again lol, kisses 🤭🥰

Thank you for this video! You are really good

Erik, do You agree that You are in three best liberos among Grebennikov and Zatorski? You are making a new history of volley after Verbov and Sergio ;)