Olympic Volleyball Player Reacts to Hawaii vs. Long Beach State NCAA Men's Volleyball

[@ivo_picha]

23 on LBSU side (Alex Nikolov) is indeed Bulgarian and the son of one of the all-time best in Bulgarian volleyball. He is holding great promise for the future of the national team and rumors have it that he will be playing in the men's national team in the summer.

[@S5jacob]

Was watching LBSU earlier in the season and I had no idea he was such a strong hitter as a freshmen

[@aldenmann8399]

I would take Rado Parapunov

[@Kzha-od2zv]

They were saying he doesn't even need d1. That knipe recruited him but if he gets a six figure contract for pro early in his college years

[@raianshua1724]

@@Kzha-od2zv hope he goes pro soon lol

[@ivo_picha]

@@paul-zx5du He already had the option to go pro but decided to go to the US so he can get a degree next to playing volleyball. But who knows, maybe the offers to go pro will become more appealing after all this attention lately

[@rm6400]

Amazing knowledgeable volleyball commentary! Having someone of your talent giving color commentary on a match just adds so much to the viewing experience. Wish you could be Hawaii’s announcer all the time, and can’t wait for your next video!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you so much!

[@harrymiram6621]

FYI...Bros Erik/Kawika Shoji dad Dave, at last recall, is #1 in NCAA Women's volleyball W/L leader w/1107-185-1, ALL while HC UH Wahine.....Yes, Erik...LBSU #23 is from Sofia, Bulgaria same as 2021 NCAA POY "Rocket-Man" Rado Parapunov. As you might have known, UH line-up could be referred to as ''UN of NCAA Men's volleyball" w/players representing Greece, Norway, Brazil & U.S. Do you happen to play against Rado, Gasman, Worsley bros. in European volleyball & Will you be reviewing 2022 NCAA Championship game btwn Hawaii/LBSU....Again?!-lol...IMUA, Koa Anuenue...Hana Hou!

[@yehezkielsanjayatjong7872]

Always love your videos Erik! Really educating me more about volleyball. Thank you Erik!

[@thtrain]

hey erik i really like how you correct a lot of things in their play, very educational for me at least!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thanks! i try to be constructive and acknowledge good plays as well! im not about hating on the players thats for sure!

[@thtrain]

@@ErikShojivolleyball i think that came along pretty well! It was very balanced and always constructive that's why it was so educational for me.

[@adub22]

AND they are both in the Finals now!!! :O

[@harrymiram6621]

If am remembering rightly, during S3 in championship game, ESPN announcers said that Hawaii's O had three hitters, besides Thelle, w/12+ K's. And Thelle had 6-8 Service Aces(?!). At last report, ALL UH starters are coming back next season!

[@anukamakeeaina4174]

Yes, they return almost everyone

[@edanmusickk]

I was there to watch when they played in long beach, excited to go and watch them rematch for the NCAA championship

[@tomanatrix15]

another great video! thank you, Erikkkkk

[@lacynylons6317]

Nice to see some reaction videos again from you ☺️

[@ben_hone]

great vid erikkkkk!!!

[@eastongavin3423]

You should react to our national championship game d3 mvb. I play for carthage, #5, id be curious to hear your thoughts on how we play and what not. Just went back to back as well!

[@clubtrillionip]

now you should make a video on the national championship (re)match!

[@The_Chunku]

Great video as usual! Love your content ☺️ Just a fun lil question, is there a player in pro league, or olympics who gives you the hardest time when digging? Perhaps they have a weird spin, super smart/court vision, or just overall insane power. I just want to know about the struggles you still have even after reaching the highest level. Cheers! Big fan from California!

[@βαγγεληςτσακας]

Number 23 and 11 from Hawaii is from my country 🇬🇷 and they call them Greek freaks like antetokounmpo (if you know him)

[@harrymiram6621]

Dimitrios Mouklis/Spyros Chakas...OPA!(Is that right spelling?!)-lol

[@βαγγεληςτσακας]

@@harrymiram6621 dimitris mouchlias

[@magicman1433]

Your insights are so informative! Any chance you'll be doing the championship match?

[@reggie6795]

Love your reaction videos

[@mesiaslima4074]

Uno de los mejores liberos eres shoji a ganar el bicampeonato europeo con Zaksa 🇵🇱 saludos Perú 🇵🇪🤍♥️♥️

[@Jay_Reg]

Wish fulfilled at 7:58

[@lilawang2808]

Nice game 2 win for Zaksa!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BLW888]

Going tomorrow! Long Beach vs Hawaii (again) Who do you think will win?

[@conn_man_249]

Spoiler Alert: Hawaii wins 3-0

[@BLW888]

@@conn_man_249 I know, I was there.

[@paul-zx5du]

Hawaii is the 2022 NCAA Champions

[@maxwelladam3914]

Hey Eric, where did you find this camera angle? I can’t find it online. Thanks!

[@howzt]

Howz't Eric. Just wanted to send you a vollyball to sign for my granddaughter, if you don't mind? You mentioned last yr when you got back from being out of the country you would sign. Mahalo

[@rychucards]

Lets GO!!!

[@SogekingVolleyball]

i think lbsu setter is trying to much, causing him to set inaccurately across the court. It could be that uh setter is able to use all hitters easily no matter what. an easy set is the best set

[@locomojoboy2]

Sounds like something Ukai-sensei would say.

[@narnianninja4964]

@@locomojoboy2 It's not a Haikyu reference please stop

[@ashleyivangamiao1289]

Hi Erik! As a professional libero. Do you feel that left handed spikers are still hard to read? Or is it now as normal as right handed spikers

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

they can be difficult to read because we dont see them as often.

[@ashleyivangamiao1289]

@@ErikShojivolleyball Even though you've played countless of professional games, I thought it might be a different case. So left handed can be really hard to read. Thank you. Ever since you and Grebennikov existed, I really fell more and more in love with that position.

[@gasumchang8900]

How do u watch ur matches?

[@gasumchang8900]

We*

[@Escatonic]

Erik, I respectfully disagree in your assessment that LB's setter is good. I honestly see him as the weak link in their offense. He is doing what every coach fears: he has his mind made up before the serve where he going. That's why he tries to make some wild cross-court bump sets to get it where he planned. The decision where/how to set has to be made AFTER the pass with a priority system. He also is is telegraphing far too much. If you watch the entire match the blockers have picked up on his tells pretty quickly and he isn't able to isolate a hitter.

[@howzt]

Then after beating LBS here, Hawaii then beats BALL STATE in 5 in the semi-finals and then SWEEPS LBS in 3 sets for the National title just a few hours ago. GO BOWS 🥳🥳🥳🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

[@raianshua1724]

Hawaii went to 5 against Ball State

[@howzt]

@@raianshua1724 oops, my bad. Got over excited. Fixed it, thank you for that.

[@joeykrall5904]

Erik would you ever play in the NVA?

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Ummm, I’m not sure! Can they pay? Hahahaha maybe after my overseas career!

[@howzt]

Aloha Erik, great to see one of Hawaii's favorite son's. Sorry, I have not been keeping up with vollyball outside of UH men's and women's. Did you move back to Hawaii? I hope your involved coaching somewhere and maybe come back home to coach? Hawaii's men's team looking for a new assistant I hear. ??????????

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Hi! Thank you for the comment. I am still playing professional in Europe. I currently play in Poland and will be playing with the US National Team this summer!

[@howzt]

@@ErikShojivolleyball That's is awesome Erik. Well maybe when your joints start aching or getting a little stiff, you and your brother will come home to coach. You make all your extended Ohana here very proud. Thank you for even taking the time to answer a fan like me. If I had a volleyball to ask you to sign, would you be ok with that? If so, where would I send it to? If I am asking to much, I would understand. My Granddaughter is 9 and just started playing volleyball. If she knew you actually answered me and I contacted you, she would have a cow 🤙

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

I will figure out a place to send it. Thank you for your support!

[@howzt]

@@ErikShojivolleyball Mahalo Erik for your time and like I thought, my Granddaughter almost fainted when I told her. 🤣🤣

[@howzt]

@@ErikShojivolleyball Aloha Eric, should I wait till your on American soil when your playing with the US National team to send you a mini vollyball for your signature or will u be stopping by home in Hawaii? Sorry, I don't mean to sound creepy. 🤙🤙

[@kurutouchi1111]

Hey Erik, can you react to the Wheaton Warrenville South vs Wheaton North boys volleyball. Cross town rivalry

[@jacobgoldszmidt5013]

great video your so cool!!!

[@naiden.kirov.p]

🏐

[@joshuaporter8535]

Hiiii

[@osmanege3138]

LB libero is best

[@locomojoboy2]

Yeah way better than our trash libero.

[@conn_man_249]

@@locomojoboy2 and what team would that be?

[@raianshua1724]

Their libero is diva-ish.