Hey guys! So glad Micah could do this video with me! He drops so much setting knowledge it’s amazing! Which piece of advice as your favorite? Let me know! Yay volleyball! ALSO LINK TO MC11 GEAR IS IN THE DESCRIPTION BOX OF THE VIDEO!!
Erik, I'm Brazilian and I've always had a grudge with the american team and now you're making me love you guys, c'mon!! JK, I'm very happy to see how the US team not only is a powerhouse but is also very nice.
Micah has a really nice older brother quality about him... like he’s back from college giving you advice. Idk I don’t have an older brother 😂 great vid Erik!!
Why does this feel so natural? Like dude, that's the same guy who was dominating the match on TV and then suddenly, Oh hey Micah wassup? 😂 Well, thanks Erik for your wonderful channel.
It’s so nice to see videos like this where it shows that even if they’re Olympic volleyball players, they still seem so... human? It’s hard to remember that they’re just people when you watch them on TV so often. So enjoyable to see my idols talk and joke around with each other
thanks so much! one of the goals of my channel was to show the real guys and how we are off the court! we have such great guys on our team and i wanted to show that!
Totally. What an amazing opportunity for us. Huge thanks to Erik for what he's doing. This is just a goldmine of information and advice for players. I cannot exaggerate how cool it is that we have access to videos like these.
the way he took the questions srsly, what I mean is (he think about it for more than 10 seconds), clearly he always has something in his mind to think about all the time.
Micah is like ya so I saw he was out of his normal position and the middle was only read blocking vs what he actually thought: it would look sick to do a long back set rn
Watching from the Philippines, you (Erik Shoji) and Micah Christenson are my idols (I do playing as a libero, and as a setter too). Hoping one day to interact with you both, just to grant my wish come true and one day I'll have your both jerseys signed ❤️💯 I really idolize the way both of you are doing inside the court ❤️💯 just stay humble and give us a great play and games to VNL ❤️❤️❤️
Micah Christenson is like literal my role modal I watch his games and brake down his entire setting distribution. I want to know what drills he dose and how much he practices.
Watching volleyball at this perspective makes me appreciate more the trajectories and arcs of the ball. It's just so amazing (wanna try some of those later). Furthermore, after hearing Micah's voice, it feels like he's someone you wanna hear reading bedtime stories before you sleep.
Absolutely amazing video man!!! So many gems and helpful in-depth analyses of in-game thought processes and tips/tricks. Would love some more bits about blocking, maybe with the perspective of a middle blocker regarding what they think as they play is going on. After getting a taste of some of those blocking tips in this video, it's got me really interested as there doesn't seem to ever be any content on the internet that focuses solely on blocking. Keep up the great work man!!!
Micah's my first reference when I first became a setter. His tosses have a beautiful curve going to the antenna (I can't maintain that form) and his awareness is really something.. Thank you Erik for letting Micah sprinkle his setting knowledge 😭😭 God bless you❤️
That Russian block was insaneeee 😲 The insights Micah gave into his thought process were so cool! Keeping the opposing blockers and your hitters /and/ the ball in mind, and setting it with such beautiful technique?,, Frickin brilliant :O
It’s been super fun to watch you and your team mates talk about the games. It’s interesting to talk about the techniques they do in the game, and the story behind every games! I hope you can do more with other member of the team. Please send Micah and all the USA team’s members love!
I love micah when he is setting a volleyball... I love the he played.. he is one of the best setter in the world... He is my idol... Im lance sarabia from Philippines... Micah is my idol setter... And i love your Hoody jacket
Erik! I live in Brazil, and my parents are from here. But I was born in the USA, I play a lot of volleyball, as a setter, I keep in mind, if one day I could chosse where country I rather go, it'll be fun.
Seeing how amazed you guys were with the one-hand-knuckle-set of Micah really shows how you appreciate each other’s highlights 🥺 He does that a lot! I’ve watched a bunch of those on one of his highlight videos here on TH-cam 😬
Crazy to see you young men move on in life doing amazing things in a sport you all love and are amazing at. I’ve watched you guys from your high school days. Gotta follow the local talent here in Hawaii. I watched Micah play here In Hilo when he won his state championship in the newly built Keaau High School gymnasium against Punahou. Watching him play OH in high school and completely dominate that position to being the absolute best setter in the world is unbelievable but believable because of how well rounded you Hawaii boys are in volleyball. And Erik you make that difficult libero position look so easy it’s laughable. I had to comment to this. Huge support from Hilo. Aloha boys and keep at it. Great channel Erik!!🙏🏼🤙🏼
I'm french and i am a player of volley and a BIG FAN of team U.S.A volleyball , This is so niiice ! For his Birthday ,Erik youre a great person Micah Christenson is a very inspirational setter for me ! Good video !
OMG I’m glad I found your channel! Listening to 2 national team players talk through a match, how cool is that! I was thinking how much I would have loved to have listened to your forebears from the USA teams of the 80’s do the same for their great matches with Russia back in the day. Thanks to you both for these amazing insights! Loved it!
Im 14 5ft 11 and im the spiker/ middle blocker for my team, ive been studying you and seeing how you play with your team to benefit passes, sets and spikes and you pay so well, thank you for this inspiration, HELLO FROM AUSTRALIA!
Can't deny but Micah is really handsome😂🖤
He truly is 😎
Contagious smile
😂
and married
agreeeeeed
Hey guys! So glad Micah could do this video with me! He drops so much setting knowledge it’s amazing! Which piece of advice as your favorite? Let me know! Yay volleyball!
ALSO LINK TO MC11 GEAR IS IN THE DESCRIPTION BOX OF THE VIDEO!!
I just love how elegant and amazing Micahs Backsetts look.
Keeping it simple and focus on the fundamentals!
Do not overthink. I usually do that. Great advice from Micah 🙌
Hello idol. I just wanna thank you for this video it made my day
Yey!!! Finally! Love to watch this. ❤️😊
Listening to Micah talk about the decisions he makes really shows why he's as good as he is. Truly smart dude.
Erik, I'm Brazilian and I've always had a grudge with the american team and now you're making me love you guys, c'mon!! JK, I'm very happy to see how the US team not only is a powerhouse but is also very nice.
Same here! I’m kinda liking them 😅
Micah is the perfect combination of cute, handsome, and talented! Indeed, he is one of the best setters in the world!
Micah has a really nice older brother quality about him... like he’s back from college giving you advice. Idk I don’t have an older brother 😂 great vid Erik!!
Why does this feel so natural? Like dude, that's the same guy who was dominating the match on TV and then suddenly, Oh hey Micah wassup? 😂 Well, thanks Erik for your wonderful channel.
It’s so nice to see videos like this where it shows that even if they’re Olympic volleyball players, they still seem so... human? It’s hard to remember that they’re just people when you watch them on TV so often. So enjoyable to see my idols talk and joke around with each other
thanks so much! one of the goals of my channel was to show the real guys and how we are off the court! we have such great guys on our team and i wanted to show that!
I love that you're both wearing Micah's shirt xD
It’s just incredible like a worldclass setter is just on TH-cam. Thanks Erik
Its actually insane, we have a world class libero, and he brings on world class players.
@@elitebandit true man
Totally. What an amazing opportunity for us. Huge thanks to Erik for what he's doing. This is just a goldmine of information and advice for players. I cannot exaggerate how cool it is that we have access to videos like these.
the way he took the questions srsly, what I mean is (he think about it for more than 10 seconds), clearly he always has something in his mind to think about all the time.
what im saying is, he is smarttt
We all know that Micah is extremely talented, but he’s truly a bae too 🥺🥺🥺
love having a setter in a video, would love to see more analsys with setters!!
Micah is really endearing, his side gazes and all. He's just gorgeous
Fun fact : micah's chair was 15 cm lower than erik's one so that he coule be in the screen🤣
I demand to know Micah's skin care routine
Micah calling Verbov “coach” is so adorable, can’t wait for next season 🙌🏻
Thanks for guesting Micah. My favorite and best setter. I hope you will guest Matt Anderson in your next video, please!
Second the motion. Jersey no. 1 next vid please. GOOD LUCK TO VNL 2021. Bring home the bacon.
When I met Micah at USAV Nationals in 2015 I was like wtf I didn’t know he was this tall 💀
Micah is like ya so I saw he was out of his normal position and the middle was only read blocking vs what he actually thought: it would look sick to do a long back set rn
Erik chose his best game as an out of system setter for Micah to react. Love it
;)
Still waiting for Zaksa vs Trentino Super finals match reaction... watch it with David Smith
i plan on it!
@@ErikShojivolleyball oh, this will be epic!
Watching from the Philippines, you (Erik Shoji) and Micah Christenson are my idols (I do playing as a libero, and as a setter too). Hoping one day to interact with you both, just to grant my wish come true and one day I'll have your both jerseys signed ❤️💯 I really idolize the way both of you are doing inside the court ❤️💯 just stay humble and give us a great play and games to VNL ❤️❤️❤️
It is great to finally get know a little bit more of these players outside the court
Micah and Bruno Rezende are easily my favorite players to watch play.
the synergy between you two tells that you've been bff for a long time
Micah is very fluent. I love how he explains stuff. Excited for him to play in Russia!
no entiendo nada pero esta Christenson, no necesito otra razon para darle like
XDDDDD
😂😂
Jajajajaja tan cierto
Es mi amor platónico
Subscribed!! This is how a content should be. I'm loving how humble Erik is. More teammates, please.
thank you!! more to come!
15:00 me listening to Micah's advices knowing I haven't played volleyball in over a year: 🤔
Dude for me it's been nearly 2 yrs :). Idk if I'll make the college team in a few months
@@grogu_2003 :(( good luck!!
@@dianacondori1904 thx man, I'll tell you if I make it
Please tell Micah Christenson that he is the best setter of all time!!!! All the love to your channel!!!
this has become my new fav video on the internet
Micah Christenson is like literal my role modal I watch his games and brake down his entire setting distribution. I want to know what drills he dose and how much he practices.
Watching volleyball at this perspective makes me appreciate more the trajectories and arcs of the ball. It's just so amazing (wanna try some of those later). Furthermore, after hearing Micah's voice, it feels like he's someone you wanna hear reading bedtime stories before you sleep.
Can’t wait to see USA in VNL and Tokyo Olympics!
my most favorite duo in international volleyball! Shoji-Christenson
I love micah, thanks you erik!!♥️ Greetings from Perú 🇵🇪
thank you erik for inviting him, i love micah
I have a huge crush on Micah since like 2013 and the moment this pop up on my feed i clicked this instantly just so I could hear him speak ☺️
Micah is very articulate and very good looking! He can be an actor.
Micah is deffo the best setter right now. We don't talk about Bruno, no, no!!!
@@haanis5458 go talk about it elsewhere
@The Joey Jason Fair enough. And dont get me wrong, i LOVE Micah!
Brazil loves ypu, Shoji! Good luck in the season with the national teams. :)
i love Brazil! thank you so much!
I love Micah (fan's from Thailand.)
เพิ่งมาตามจากโอลิมปิกค่ะ คิดว่าเค้าเป็นไหมคะ
@@lovehopeandfaith8759 Micah ลูก2แล้วนะคะ ไม่เป็นแน่ๆ แต่ลิโบโร่น่าจะเนอะ 😝
Как приятно видеть Майку и Ромку Порошина в одном видео)))
OMG!! I just watched the entire video with a big smile on my face. Love lots, Micah! 😚
Matt Anderson next please. I really love his tattoos. 😍
loved hearing his thoughts. setters minds just work different (in a good way). super interesting perspective, things i wouldnt have thought about.
Absolutely amazing video man!!! So many gems and helpful in-depth analyses of in-game thought processes and tips/tricks. Would love some more bits about blocking, maybe with the perspective of a middle blocker regarding what they think as they play is going on. After getting a taste of some of those blocking tips in this video, it's got me really interested as there doesn't seem to ever be any content on the internet that focuses solely on blocking. Keep up the great work man!!!
ill keep that in mind! maybe Dave Smith or Max Holt soon? thanks for watching and for the comment!
@@ErikShojivolleyball both :D
he so shy here completely different to when he's in court.
Micah's my first reference when I first became a setter. His tosses have a beautiful curve going to the antenna (I can't maintain that form) and his awareness is really something.. Thank you Erik for letting Micah sprinkle his setting knowledge 😭😭 God bless you❤️
Best setter and libero in the world 🤙
THE WAIT IS OVER!!
And damn, Micah is really good at this!
That one handed set...amazing
Congrats! thanks for guesting the best setter in the world. goodluck to team USA and to your individual clubs. more power to your channel Erik
Can't wait for Micah in zenit🤩🤩🤩 love from Russia
Watching Erik and of course Micah, my all time legendary setter, just made me smile for at least 28mins nonstop 💖
went to watch this because of VNL 2024 PH! Sending more virtual support!
We love you Micah. I'M A BIG FAN FROM PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭💜
YESSSS !!! THANK YOU ERIK!!! LOVE YOU MICAH 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇸
That Russian block was insaneeee 😲
The insights Micah gave into his thought process were so cool! Keeping the opposing blockers and your hitters /and/ the ball in mind, and setting it with such beautiful technique?,, Frickin brilliant :O
Are they, brothers... They look like each other
nope not brothers just great friends! :)
micah's voice is actually v satisfying idk why 😳
He’s actually a very good singer. Most Kamehameha (Micah’s high school alma mater) alumni are. 💙
I'm from Philippines, i love watching Volleyball and USA my favorite team. Love watching your vlogs stay safe and God Bless...
thank micah for playng in zenit - kazan
he perfect in this club
Micah Chritenson He's my favorite setter ever ❤
It’s been super fun to watch you and your team mates talk about the games. It’s interesting to talk about the techniques they do in the game, and the story behind every games! I hope you can do more with other member of the team. Please send Micah and all the USA team’s members love!
thanks for watching! i also want to include some stories from that match or tournament!
New fan here fro Philippines 🇵🇭. Hope you play here in 2024!
Up
The best setter and best libero! I’m excited!!! Happy birthday, Micah! All the best in Russia.
crazy how still after 6 years all the players besides sanders are still active
And he's still playing beach! The longevity of these players is insane, they're gonna play until they're 40 😂
Love your solo episodes, love the ones with your dad, Kawika and Taylor, but this one was special. Thanks so much for what you do.
11:55 his voice omg
Literally my favorite player in the world. Nice that you could make a video with him. Low key want to play like him one day😅
micah seems like such a cool dude
I looked for Micah on your channel right after watching Taylor with you. So glad you didn't disappoint. Micah is just talented and gorgeous.
I love micah when he is setting a volleyball... I love the he played.. he is one of the best setter in the world... He is my idol...
Im lance sarabia from Philippines... Micah is my idol setter... And i love your Hoody jacket
These two guys are one of the reason why I keep playing Volleyball💙😊
Erik! I live in Brazil, and my parents are from here. But I was born in the USA, I play a lot of volleyball, as a setter, I keep in mind, if one day I could chosse where country I rather go, it'll be fun.
You are right he is the best setter in the world and I can’t wait to see him bring Zenit Kazan back to greatness!!!
Just finished watching the USA vs Japan game! Micah's setting is absolutely amazing as always. We just couldnt break through that crazy wall today!
Finally, our long awaited wish has been fulfilled. Seeing Micah and Erik on the same vid.
12:19 can we just have a moment of silence of this beauty .... Polateav man has wings
OMG ERIK JUST LIKED MY COMMENT NOT JUST ONCE BUT TWICE. it’s an honor to be noticed by an amazing libero like you 🥺
Omg, I'm glad to see your channel growing up so fast, thank you to show us how high level professional players mind
I’ve been waiting for this. Seeing my two idols. You’re both awesome.🥰
my god micah's smile is beautiful
Seeing how amazed you guys were with the one-hand-knuckle-set of Micah really shows how you appreciate each other’s highlights 🥺 He does that a lot! I’ve watched a bunch of those on one of his highlight videos here on TH-cam 😬
the best setter and libero in one frame🥵
More more!! You guys are my two favorite players!!
Crazy to see you young men move on in life doing amazing things in a sport you all love and are amazing at. I’ve watched you guys from your high school days. Gotta follow the local talent here in Hawaii. I watched Micah play here In Hilo when he won his state championship in the newly built Keaau High School gymnasium against Punahou. Watching him play OH in high school and completely dominate that position to being the absolute best setter in the world is unbelievable but believable because of how well rounded you Hawaii boys are in volleyball. And Erik you make that difficult libero position look so easy it’s laughable. I had to comment to this. Huge support from Hilo. Aloha boys and keep at it. Great channel Erik!!🙏🏼🤙🏼
I'm french and i am a player of volley and a BIG FAN of team U.S.A volleyball , This is so niiice ! For his Birthday ,Erik youre a great person
Micah Christenson is a very inspirational setter for me ! Good video !
i like him when he smile!
Micah is so handsome❤️ i remember when i first watch a usa game i’ve had a crush on him. Now that i’m also a setter, i look up to him. #idol ✊🏽
ohh i had so much pleasure watching this video, thank you, legends!!💗
OMG I’m glad I found your channel! Listening to 2 national team players talk through a match, how cool is that! I was thinking how much I would have loved to have listened to your forebears from the USA teams of the 80’s do the same for their great matches with Russia back in the day. Thanks to you both for these amazing insights! Loved it!
Im 14 5ft 11 and im the spiker/ middle blocker for my team, ive been studying you and seeing how you play with your team to benefit passes, sets and spikes and you pay so well, thank you for this inspiration, HELLO FROM AUSTRALIA!
Bro im jealous, im 5’10 at 14 😂
@@professional_weirdo_1596 I'm now 6ft 1 😅
I'm 5'7🙂
Learning from one of the best setters in the world. Superb. I look forward to seeing Ben Patch on your channel doing this.. 😍😍
Stay and keep safe!!
Something about Vball players loving Bball and Bball players loving Vball 🤝 Love to see it
And the most awaited video with the most requested guy!!! MICAHHHHH. I wanted to see more vlogs with these guys! ❤️
Indeed he is the best setter in the world I like
Ohh they dont even enter f4 in olympic..
Yeaayy Micah 😍♥♥
Happy happy birthdayy 🎉
yes best setter and the best libero #teamUSA 💪🏻