Travel Vlog - USA Men's National Volleyball Team

This is a travel day and vlog from Sofia, Bulgaria to Osaka, Japan for the USA Men’s National Volleyball Team! This was a longgg day but it’s part of the job! :) I hope you enjoy and don’t forget to like, comment, and ask questions if you have them! Yay volleyball!
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[@munaiverse7662]

It's funny the Erik appears as the short guy and when other people walks past he is still significantly taller than most

[@gissneric]

He's 6 ft tall which is already tall for the average height but short for men's volleyball haha

[@lilawang2808]

"I'm super excited about these economy class seats" - tall tales form Garrett 🤣🤣🤣 Good luck this week!!! Go TeamUSA!

[@karenmiyake2997]

Love the video! We get to see the behind the scenes stuff pro vb players get to do. Meet the players as well. Love the life of a volleyball player. ♥️ Have fun and good luck in Japan!

[@Flynnick]

Imagine being a regular size human and ending up surrounded by an entire team of giants volleyball players for 13 hours xD

[@hiddenblade6863]

By the way Erik, im "fairly" new to playing volleyball im playing for like 9-10 months now and am going to play in the german 7th league next season. And i wanted to say that thanks to your sneaky advices or explanations in your reaction videos my defense play has improved A LOT my technique for the platform, my Positioning and my general Receving has improved so much. So much that even my coach noticed the improvement. And i just wanted to say Thank you for that! :)

[@Felipe_Andre_]

It is so cool that the USA guys love to be on the camera hahaha nobody shy

[@maxljunggren3055]

We NEED more vlogs! (If possible)

[@felipebueno2355]

Love the video! ❤️ You and Kyle Ensing reacting would be awesome, pleaseee!

[@yehezkielsanjayatjong7872]

FINALLY WE'RE BACK WITH VLOGS! I've been missed this very much. So fun to see your teammates. Good luck for the third leg of the vnl!❤

[@yuyugo62]

Hi Erik! VNL is so exciting and entertaining for us fans but it must be crazy for vb players! compete, travel, compete, travel.. 😱 I hope you can rest well and enjoy Osaka! Specially the food, maybe eating takoyaki? 🐙 🤤 thank you for sharing your journey!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

It can be challenging for sure but Japan is amazing!

[@krystinwalsh8938]

the scream i screamt when i saw TJ Defalco … my favorite volleyball player 🤭🤭

[@krystinwalsh8938]

yes i stopped mid video to comment that 😂😂 and i screamed again when i saw Kyle Ensing 😁

[@lhunthongkipgenkipgen7223]

My favourite team USA🇺🇲🇺🇲 Good luck👍👍👍

[@karenmiyake2997]

And Micah! Glad to see him there! 🎉♥️

[@leabitterwolf8050]

Thanks Erik for taking us with you! I hope you all get some rest and have a great experience in Osaka! 😊🏐💥

[@OzzyTragic]

Thanks Erik, love the behind the scenes stuff. Nice work on your personal performance in Sofia!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you!

[@user-yu1cw6od6h]

Thank you so much for the KZbin video, when you are tired and busy...💐 You don't look gross at all, though the trip must be really tough! You people are amazing. Good luck✊✨

[@galaxy_mosaic3587]

that is quite amazing being able to keep up a cheerful demeanor during recording. everyone must have felt like zombies during that leg of travel. best wishes with the games in Osaka.

[@kukisalibad2299]

So happy to see your channel. Thank you for showing us some behind the scenes. Best of luck in Osaka leg! Go Team USA! 💪

[@yellowowl]

Osaka! My home 🏡 (though i haven’t been home for more than 5 yrs🥲 I wish I could watch all the fantastic games in person❣️Good luck 🍀

[@clanccyx]

Yeheyy Finally a new video from the Best Libero!

[@kyllechristiandalman5197]

Looking forward for more travel vlogs with Team USA. Good luck Erik and the rest of the team! 🏆

[@kolincarolino1474]

I LOVE YOUR VLOGS!!! TEAM USA fans in the Philippines have been waiting for thiiisss!!!!

[@gt-lb7qd]

thanks for doing this erik! it makes us feel like we are also a part of the team, even if we are just on the outside lookin in :)

[@deeprajgamer3341]

We definitely need more vlogs and longer vlogs love them and u

[@deesoller7077]

Good luck team USA!! My ultimate team 🇺🇸🤩

[@ChiefJeyEf]

Thank you Erik! I miss seeing USA play since the Olympics. Also, Micah is so handsome as usual. 💕🌷

[@kikimkipgen4615]

My favourite team USA🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️ Best of luck👍👍👍 Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@anandaaa7904]

goodluck for the quarter final team USA!!

[@anandaaa7904]

the kind of vlog we need🫶🏼🙆🏻‍♀️

[@ustkaball479]

Super vlog Lots of love ❤️to team Usa🇺🇸From Poland🇵🇱 Good to see Micah again, good luck in Osaka💪

[@teresehernando4916]

so nice seeing this kind of vlog, thanks Erik!!

[@JeThorpe]

Enjoy watching the vlog! Thanks for sharing the shots of teammates.

[@stallonetouthang1387]

Good Luck Indeed... We're Counting on You Team USA🇺🇸

[@Destamoon]

Garrett's pronounciation of Shumai was unexpectedly good!

[@adrianurrutia05]

more vlogs with the national team please!! 😍

[@ВескоПавлов-м3с]

Love from BULGARIA🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@AlexisJohnMCalip]

Thank you for this, I finally got to see my Micah! Good luck team! ♥️

[@AtomZapanta]

A super duper fan from Philippines. The best of luck on VNL teamUSA🥰🥰

[@adindamutia1673]

this is what i've been waiting for!👏🏻

[@karineds]

I don't know if other players like these vlogs, but I love!

[@orynbekkoshekbayev655]

Hey, Erik! You must be very happy to come to Japan where your ancestors historically come from. huh? Best of luck to the US team in VNL!

[@dokbrian]

congratulations guys ur doing so well. love u all.

[@paulapana6241]

Yes yes yes! We're craving for more of these, Erik!

[@LangDzu]

Awesome vlog Erik!!! A must have ramen 🍜 after long flight 😂 GO USA!!!!!! 🇺🇸

[@Lumiere20]

Thank you for the video!! Love the vlogs, been waiting for a new video to pop up :)

[@tianmalana4390]

So nice seeing you again,have a wonderful tripGood luck and God bless Team USA. from Phils.

[@oikawaiitoru1949]

now after watching stranger things this makes me calm at least. need more of usa mvt vlogs thank you!

[@user-mf5nh3ff1v]

Welcome to Osaka!!!

[@taadao1506]

I like this vlog, thank you😊😊

[@jennypepster1462]

Poor guys! Oh but you guys played well on the previous leg. Keep your spirits up and do even better. We're rooting for you!

[@monikawitkowska2975]

Happy July 4th! Long live America 🇵🇱❤🇺🇸

[@OrgoMadeEasy]

Micah’s back!!! 😍😍😍

[@mahromalik8158]

Wish you best of luck for the rest of vnl and also more videos in Japan please

[@nyctophilex7]

Thank you for the video! Amazing content and greetings from Bulgaria!

[@ardinio]

you NEED to keep making videos like this!

[@juliansuarez3849]

So looong trip!!!

[@user-oz7od9nh5w]

loved this video!! thank you for always posting this kind of stuff

[@meganoneill2216]

I have tickets for the games in Italy. I can't wait to see Team USA!

[@valentindinevfolsap9306]

im so happy i managed to take a pic with you in Bulgaria!

[@robertladisla7097]

I miss micah, matt and max in USA mens Vball huhu and finally micah is back ❤👏

[@generalmilen]

I was watching you play in Bulgaria, i loved it. Pity you didn't vlog a bit more in my home country :( Thank you for the video and good luck in the games to come!

[@llandelarllandelar5073]

Ohh dear, i am really a big fan, my wish for my 50th birthday is just 1 moment to see you all in person. God bless the whole team and protect always

[@kyzhao]

I almost think you forget your KZbin password🤣 It has been a very LONG time since you last video. It's so glad to see your vlog and glad to see you guys. So excited to see Micah back to game. Wish you guys good luck in WEEK3!

[@まかろに-m4x]

Welcome to Japan ！🇯🇵 I'm going to see a Volleyball game in Osaka！ Incidentally,l live in Kyoto ⛩

[@Bluvionffxi]

Omg moustache mullet guy! Ive missed him

[@88Kidlat]

Love this travel vlog ❤❤❤

[@FabFabulousMe]

Been waiting for this type of your journey vlog 🥳🥳🥳

[@stnssllv7906]

Hope you've enjoyed your time in Sofia! I saw you at the park festival. Glad to had the chance to see your team's game. Go team USA! ❤from Bulgaria

[@choihana14]

Nice vlog 😆 Good luck, Team USA! 😁

[@gutstheman65]

Lesss gooooo I wish I was you right now that's so cool🔥🔥I wanna become professional to play against all these awesome players

[@ririmutiaa]

yey vlogs with Team USA! 💃 loved it, thank you for sharing, Erik! and good luck in Osaka! ✨️

[@kristoferangeloliwanag9647]

Micah’s back wohooo!!

[@itstaylor04]

Hope u can have a reunion video with your Zaksa teammates wearing your national team t-shirts hehe

[@suareznikkor.7876]

I'd fun, Erik! Thanks for the effort even things have been taxing you really sure you keep us updated especially to my bebe hahahahahaha love you all Team USA!

[@suareznikkor.7876]

btw my bebe is Micah🔒 (woaahhh), Aaron💋, Jendryk🤢, TJ(🥵), Jake Hanes🥺, Thomas(😘), Garrett(♥️), & Tyler😚

[@kaungmyatthar4784]

I would love to see Japan's players cameo🤣❤️

[@dulce6598]

Me encantan tus vídeos eres el mejor :)

[@dandelossantos89]

🍻😘 cheers to a long safe trip & goodluck guys👍

[@elizaandrzejewska4972]

I was often wondering if you travel sometimes together with other national teams as you are heading for the same destination or if you socialize in the hotel with guys from other national teams.. You must all know each other (more or less :) )

[@ATBPVLOG]

Hello idol.. watching here DAMMAM KSA. Goodluck and safe travel teams USA 🇺🇸.

[@DanielJames13]

Finally Micah is there. Good luck 🍀 and as long as Stahl won’t play you guys will be good.

[@darryljebb2376]

Love DeFalco cameos in this!!

[@yourbabygigsy]

Just realize that the Panthers team picked you at the airport (nice seeing Luna san there) also now Jaeschke is taking that bus everywhere 😆

[@believers378]

Do more vlogs with your team please 🙏🥺

[@anjflores7819]

love the video, hoping in VNL 2023 you are included to play in the philippines. will surely watch :)

[@chrisnguyen5057]

Good luck to all usa 🇺🇸 team ! And grab medal 🏅 back home ! Love you all

[@HT-sd4to]

Micah is back!!!!!!

[@kellnaka23]

Is that tonkotsu ramen? The ramen looks delicious!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

It was good!

[@helario01]

Saw you end of May right at one of the bars on top of the international place in Waikiki. Supposed to say hi but was shy. lol

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Awwww bummer I wish you had said hello! But yes was grabbing dinner and a drink with a friend! Hope you had fun!

[@Kimitri]

man this is what I ever wanted to know, the behind the scenes of a ligue

[@khaianhcomputer8706]

hello shoji from Vietnam with love

[@direktatorz]

I'm so sad you guys didn't get to go to the Philippines 😭 I was going to gift you a pen to throw if there ever was a meet and greet

[@aikolucamora9105]

Be safe in every game 🙏🤞

[@vonmonsantonery8062]

I love Micah, Garett, bAaron, Matt, Ma'a, Taylor, Torey, Maxwell, Ensing, Jaetskieh and Shoji. ❤️ I love the American Volleyball Team. 🇺🇸 Avid fan from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@globamarkjoshuac.2226]

Finally!!! 🥹🎉

[@globamarkjoshuac.2226]

a new vlog

[@t20sgrunt36]

Brutal day, but you guys have been so solid in games. Flights gave ya times to catch up on Stranger Things 😎

[@tarzan2441]

I just flew to Tokyo a couple days ago and I also had to layover in Frankfurt lol

[@ElleElle1]

Nice Vlog!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sirlepau]

Finally, we get to see Micah! But no complains with Tuaniga though…

[@wilfredomejia5561]

Fantástico equipo el de USA .Saludos desde el norte de México

[@ellavaldivia6757]

Hi Shoji, you GUYS have to win the VNL 2022!