Professional Volleyball Player Reacts to USA-Russia Rio 2016 Bronze Medal Match

Hi Everyone!

Erik Shoji here...Let's watch volleyball video together! With these videos I'm hoping to inspire, educate, and possibly entertain all the volleyball lovers out there around the world!

This is me reacting to the fifth set of the Bronze Medal Match from The Rio 2016 Olympics. What a crazy match! Thank you all for watching!

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[trasu]

As an amateur player, I really appreciate it when professional players such as yourself make these types of videos. They have given me quite a lot of insight into the intricacies or little nitpicks in passing technique that my coach has never taught me. As a short player myself (5'8"), passing is one of the skills I'd like to improve on and your videos have helped me to fine-tune my form. Thank you so much Erik!

[carti]

"Grankin is a little bit shorter"

Sergey Grankin is 6'5"

Id like to be 6'5" short

[quikset]

For Reid Priddy, an Olympic Gold Medalist, to come all the way back from a potential career-ending knee injury in a little over 2-years (and at 38 years old) and to wait around for an entire Olympic men's volleyball pool as the backup outside hitter for a chance to prove himself one more time, and then get inserted into the Bronze Medal match and have the impact he had was just phenomenal.

His block cover at 14-13 is the play that saved the Bronze Medal for the USA Men.

One of my most favorite Olympic volleyball moments ever.

[dochisings]

Watching this since Olympics is around the corner. Wishing you and the team, a safe and successful competition 💕

[jammeee]

this is so crazy to be able to watch! hearing you talk and hearing about the other USA players is nuts when you guys are the people i look up to the most

[chicken]

Would love to see some match reviews from Fakel this season!

[kennethjohncandia]

hi erik i've watched 5 videos so far and i've liked it. it's been 2 years since i stopped playing i'm 20 right now standing at 6'3 played wing watching volleyball videos just want me to play it again. started playing since i was 13 trained as libero then with growth spurt transitioned to a spiker. thank you for bringing back my passion and i really like your videos btw.

[thejoeyjason]

Your game against Argentina in the 2015 World Cup!!! Ugh that was fun!!! You scored a point in the most amazing way possible!!!

[roanregnier]

This was amazing erik, thank you. I loved your analysis of the whole game. That last play is now my favorite rally of all time.

[darrylmarkovnikovferrer]

One of the reasons why i love Team USA is your in-game reactions.! 😍🥰😘

[epilepticus]

I appreciate the respect you have for your teammates and opponents, awesome insight as always!!

[musicloungepty]

It is a cool concept to see what is in the mind of a five star player.

[BJayPak]

This was fantastic Eric. Love your tips on proper passing.

[PooPooHealer]

This is just a gem! Im learning so much

[geraldbalingasa]

I love volleyball game, but I think what is even more captivating is Erick shoji's voice ☺ ☺

[ryandanieldoherty]

Congrats on the new channel. I think it will be a really nice addition to the volleyball community. If I could make one suggestions: have the volleyball take up the main screen and move your face to the picture-in-picture for most of the action, then you can bring your face back onto the main screen while you are making a longer explanation.

[porkadobro]

This was awesome to watch and get your feedback on! Can't wait to see more videos from you Erik!! :D

[panagiotats]

Im the libero of my team as well and you are literally my role model and spiration when things get tough in practice😘

[homerc]

Really enjoyed the video Erik. As a long time player and now club coach, it's great to hear your thoughts and insights to the action on the court, especially if, as others have mentioned, you react to both matches you participated in, as well as ones where you didn't.

[Alexsandr_]

Hi Eric. I wish you good luck in volleyball and the development of your channel. I can't go to Torch games yet. But I am still rooting for you!