Loved hearing Coach Dave's perspective on such an iconic match, but rip the rest of the shoji siblings 😂

My family and I moved to Hawaii in 1987. I was a senior in high school. My mom and I watched so many UH matches over dinner and loved the Hawaii volleyball culture. I now coach volleyball in college and I had the chance to tell your dad that he was a big part of why I do what I do today. I only got to speak with him one time (Dallas: Lone Star national qualifier) but I was sure to let him know how much Rainbow Wahine Volleyball meant to me. Great video, Erik! Hope Dave is on again in the near future.

The ‘This or That’ at the beginning made my heart warm!!❤️

he was so honest about all the players lmao

That was fun to hear your dad's reaction and it was impressive he still remembers all his players from 15 years ago!

@jimai808

3 жыл бұрын

Coach Dave is an absolute legend here in hawaii. 4 national titles, 4th most wins as a coach in NCAA Division 1 history, and an 86% win percentage as a head coach. Tears were shed when he retired.

Great first guest! One thing that definitely drew me to Hawaii volleyball was that amazing crowd. I can't remember exactly which interview, but Coach Dave shared about one opposing team that left the court without receiving their leis after a lost & the coach made them come back out of the locker room knowing how important it is to the culture. Kawika is gonna have to come on and defend himself after This or That turned into a roasting session 😂😂

Dad: "I don't remember this match at all." Match Starts. Dad: Remembers every single thing about all the players that year. That's a coach for you.

Super cool to see a crowd like that, the home game advantage was unreal! And this video was super cute, too! The pride he takes in his kids and the students he coached was so evident in his demeanor

2:06 this should be called burning questions instead😂

Your dad was spot on with coaching styles having to change or kids will quit or go on the portal.

Loved seeing you and your Dad together. It was so funny that he actually said you were his favorite, I can’t wait to tell your brother that one...Again. Thanks for your channel Erik

It would be cool to see your dad reacting to some of your matches to see his thoughts about your play. You two are awesome 🥰💕

I watched your reaction videos to haikyuu by chance and later told my dad about them (was trying to convince him to watch the series with me) and he was like “wait Erik Shoji? You know that’s Dave Shoji’s son right?” 😂😂 I remember watching the UH women’s volleyball games as a kid. I even got your dad’s signature on a ball. Later, when we moved to California my parents had friends tape the games on VCR and send it over because that’s the only way they could watch it way back then

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

wow thats amazing! so cool to hear stories like that!

@kelog5446

2 жыл бұрын

Cuz I watched his reacts to Nishinoya thinking wow what a small world another volleyball prodigy named Shoji and my older brother was like you know that's Dave Shojis son. Mind blown

Your dad is such a legend!!! So great to see a video with the two of you together 😊 It also makes me feel so nostalgic watching these matches with the sold out crowd at the Stan Sheriff Center 🤙🏽

This was fun!! I want more videos with your dad 😆 thank you for sharing 🤗

This is sooo sweet Erik 🥺✨

I have to say your dad is one of my favorite coaches of all times along with John Cook. His reaction was genuine and true and just awesome!

So great to see the father and son interaction. Love them both!

Yessss Coach Dave!!! I love this episode! Looking forward to more videos with your dad and other guests! 😁

Wow growing up seeing some of these matches again, brings back really good memories!

I love the vids Erik, I'm a freshman volleyball player and watching you react to videos and giving tips is really nice thank you

So cool to see you and your dad. Best wishes in Tokyo!

Best video so far! So genuine.

you gotta have your brothers on the channel to comment on your dad's thoughts on them being coached XD

Yes!!! So glad to finally get to know your dad!❤

🤗 Enjoyed this! Good to see your dad, (Coach Shoji) to the rest of us. 😃 Remember playing high school ball back in the mid 70s in Klum Gym. Seeing him there was a highlight. 🏐🌴❤️ Enjoy your videos. 👍🏼

Thanks for de video coach!!! Love it

Your dad is very natural on the camera, it’s like he’s done this before haha. Very smart man and he knows exactly what he’s talking about

Enjoyed watching both you and your Dad Erik. Can't wait for your react video with Kawika 🥰😍

Love your dad! I didn't go to too many Wahine games,, but I do remember going to the one where he got his 1000th win. It was so exciting. I've gone to watch more Wahine matches the last few years, and it's always great to see Coach Dave in the stands. Legend.

I miss Houston. If she was as a polished volleyball skilled player as she was very athletic, she would have been one heck of a dominate baller in college. Like how Willoughby was.

Oh.. The most adorable Dad award goes to Dad Dave..

Im so sad I didn't see this video posted sooner. Coach Dave is an absolute legend here in hawaii. The GOAT.

Awwww my all time favorite coach to watch, Coach Dave!!

I would love to see Erik react to a match with someone from his team. (USA or Russian team, idc which)

@ErikShojivolleyball

3 жыл бұрын

definitely want to watch with some USA teammates soon!

@sebastian2456

3 жыл бұрын

@@ErikShojivolleyball Maybe ask Ben Patch or Micah Christenson

This was so interesting, seeing how volleyball evolved!

I'm honored to get to know your father Erik! This was a really good video! ✌👏👏👍

this is the cutest video 💕🏐

Legendary Dave Shoji!!! Yassss! This is my favorite one so far.

would love to see more with your dad 🥰👏

You should do another video with your Dad going over his favorite teams, or best players to play at Hawaii... maybe even all the Olympians he's coached.. Just a fun idea.

Coach Shoji looking great! I remember back in the day when Hawaii was part of the WAC. Hawaii and NMSU matchups were always fun to watch.

@ChrisStargazer

3 жыл бұрын

The NMSt series was always a fun one, as were any of the matches against BYU, especially in the early- to mid-2000s; but nothing beats the old (early 1980s-mid 1990s) Big West rivalries the Wāhine had with Pacific, Santa Barbara, and especially the Brian Gimillaro/Debbie Green-led Long Beach St 49ers...those were some of the best UH Wāhine matches ever. Can’t beat the Teee Williams-led Hawaii versus the Tara Cross (-Battle) LBSt games: awesome!!

two legends, one video.

SO sweet video. Also would love to see your analysis on Russian Men's Volleyball Super League finished a few days ago.

That was so much fun to watch❤️ Next vlog would be PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER (Erik Shoji) AND PROFESSIONAL COACH (Dad) REACTING TO (VOLLEYBALL).😅♥️ Can't wait haha then the next one would be A FAMILY OF PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL REACTING TO (VOLLEYBALL)♥️

Hi erik thanks for the video. It's fun and heartwarming to see you and you're daddy.

@tfxdior2329

3 жыл бұрын

daddy top 10 sus moments

Love this vid with your dad 😍

this is the sweetest thing oh my god-

I started playing volleyball at the age of 12 because I have inspired you.

It's always nice to see your parents attending games when the US Men's team is playing in So Cal.

You are so cute guys!!!! Adore this colab!!! need more video with dad!!!

Rapid fire questions and the hugs! : )

Dave for governor! ♥️ Your dad is right up there with Hawaii athletic greats like Duke Kahanamoku. And this was an *awesome* match, particularly with UH triumphant over Trojan All-Americans Seilhammer and Kaczor.

The man, the myth, the legend, Dave Shoji XD

I really like your channel Erik, your dad looks really young

Legendary!

I remember Kanoe Kamana'o on the national team. I'm almost sure it was in a Grand Prix match, but it could have also been Montreux Volleymasters. I think she came on when she was still in college. Awesome blocker even though she was short. Do you have any 2002-2003-ish games to react to? It was my first exposure to UH volleyball. LOL. I think the team had Willoughby, Kahumoku, Villaroman, Lundqvist, Tano, Boogard. Not really sure.

Erik looking a little uncomfortable when Dad is just casually dropping truth bombs. Love it! 😂

Eric, can you put a go pro on your head and recieve some jump serve from your teammates? That would be great.

sooooo muuuuch look alike!

Oh my god I didn’t know that was his Dad wow..... my jaw dropped he’s an icon!

@forme3h

3 жыл бұрын

The last name tells it all. Hehee

Very nice video!

Thank you Erik for beautiful play in Russia and good luck in Poland!

Should watch Haikyuu!! with him :D

I feel like the USC's setter gets the more pressure than the others. I know the feeling, lol. Also, at 14:12, did the hitter of USC at the right jumped for a slide hit? Her form looks like a slide. More power sir Erik! God bless! Hello to your coach dad too.

Wait when the sets were reduced to 25 from 30 points

お父さん、照れてる感じの仕草が可愛いなw

Hi Dave and Erik!

React to a match with Ben Patch! 😃that one better like 30 minutes lol

yall r so cuteee

Best coach ever!!

Hi dave & erick!!!!

oh my dad love

Those tī leaves brought the mānā, for sure. 🌈

Hey if you could can you please do weight jump training video Of the team. Just for reference for future players . We need your help to improve . Keep the good work going you are an absolute legend

Idol❤ .

you should react to Hawaii vs USC 5th set in 2016 with your dad next time.

The only wahine volleyball player whose name I can remember from back when I was a young kid was Lily Kahamoku.

Excuse me while I melt🤍this is so sweet!

Omfg he's your dad, I did see the resemblance and kinda wondered if you guys were related

❤️

I'm getting commentator energy

💙

Word

I've shocked that the final score is 30 now is 25.

Yoo Erik, you have coach UKAI at your home!!!! Damn he's so straight forward

I’m still kinda confused about this and so is my mom, but can anyone tell me if you can use your foot in a game or is that illegal?

@ErikShojivolleyball

2 жыл бұрын

LEGAL!

@wheresthepaprika7763

2 жыл бұрын

Any part of your body is legal

I didn't expect Kaczor here, but I remember that she played in US when she was young. She is a commentator now.

@esin3128

3 жыл бұрын

Same

Ang guapo mo naman

What college did Erik go to

@ebrooke953

3 жыл бұрын

Stanford

@TokyoShift

3 жыл бұрын

@@ebrooke953 thanks

I would totally sass my dad if I tried recording this video

I forget he’s sponsored by oasics so he can’t wear or show any other logo 😂

Did your dad coach 42 years women’s??

@gmats_23

3 жыл бұрын

U of Hawaii, Rainbow Wahine. He was/is an incredible coach.

@kelog5446

2 жыл бұрын

I remember when I read about him retiring and thinking this man was the wahines coach like my whole life...and then Robin Ah Mow was hired and all us grew up in the 90's kids went berserk. His coaching record is legendary, real talk

We need more indonesian react's from you🇮🇩🇮🇩

What is pokey??

@tanasiancheryll179

3 жыл бұрын

A mixed bowl of raw fish and some other vegetables and sauces... it's incredible, specialty of Hawaii :)

@jackiehayes-authenticonly9604

3 жыл бұрын

@@tanasiancheryll179 thank you!!

Did the libero serve? Is that allowed?

@sebastian2456

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure for the women college games its allowed same for highschool and lower boys volleyball.

@isakb93

3 жыл бұрын

@@sebastian2456 did not know that. Thanks :) Thought the same rules where in all divisions and contries

@sebastian2456

3 жыл бұрын

@@isakb93 Np as a Libero myself I still get confused sometimes when it comes to the rules.

Coach Ukai!!

@kbtpouuq

3 жыл бұрын

bruhhh

React to UAAP Girl women's division ahahah I hope you'll see hope for our Philippine future National players.

The libero serve the ball? What?

@tanasiancheryll179

3 жыл бұрын

in the US, yes.

@lukasloh2509

3 жыл бұрын

NCAA years ago but now they don’t serve anymore. Following FIVB rules…

Father's face resembles a Japanese person?

@co0kii

3 жыл бұрын

because dave shoji has japanese ethnicity? erik is half japanese, he’s referred to it in the past too

@kaleoy7584

3 жыл бұрын

The name "Shoji" is of the Japanese origin.

@jenniferfuentes7312

3 жыл бұрын

Fun fact: Shoji (しょうじ) means sliding door or that japanese paper sliding door.