Reacting with Micah Christenson! (USA vs. Russia 2018 World Championships)

[@waltercadenas3753]

Can't deny but Micah is really handsome😂🖤

[@camilanavarrete6576]

He truly is 😎

[@beaujake11]

Contagious smile

[@waltercadenas3753]

😂

[@elijahsackville-glucksburg]

and married

[@maliceeu5274]

agreeeeeed

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

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!!

[@lennartxyz1952]

I just love how elegant and amazing Micahs Backsetts look.

[@lilawang2808]

Keeping it simple and focus on the fundamentals!

[@markthegreat3774]

Do not overthink. I usually do that. Great advice from Micah 🙌

[@ninoraymundsalazar8643]

Hello idol. I just wanna thank you for this video it made my day

[@aaronvidal4185]

Yey!!! Finally! Love to watch this. ❤️😊

[@TYOrder1]

Listening to Micah talk about the decisions he makes really shows why he's as good as he is. Truly smart dude.

[@sophiatakeuchi4499]

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.

[@181vivi]

Same here! I’m kinda liking them 😅

[@karladriangandionco]

Micah is the perfect combination of cute, handsome, and talented! Indeed, he is one of the best setters in the world!

[@saylercausey9822]

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!!

[@a360pilot]

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.

[@thuringervolleyball3004]

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

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

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!

[@Saraa147]

I love that you're both wearing Micah's shirt xD

[@karlcabral8779]

We all know that Micah is extremely talented, but he’s truly a bae too 🥺🥺🥺

[@noski33]

Micah is really endearing, his side gazes and all. He's just gorgeous

[@benthu3933]

love having a setter in a video, would love to see more analsys with setters!!

[@aveobazh]

Micah calling Verbov “coach” is so adorable, can’t wait for next season 🙌🏻

[@e.k.2615]

It’s just incredible like a worldclass setter is just on KZbin. Thanks Erik

[@elitebandit]

Its actually insane, we have a world class libero, and he brings on world class players.

[@e.k.2615]

@@elitebandit true man

[@PsychedelicPenne]

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.

[@adibaqil1708]

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.

[@adibaqil1708]

what im saying is, he is smarttt

[@richmondlaureno5130]

Thanks for guesting Micah. My favorite and best setter. I hope you will guest Matt Anderson in your next video, please!

[@reynantecabuhat]

Second the motion. Jersey no. 1 next vid please. GOOD LUCK TO VNL 2021. Bring home the bacon.

[@johncarlobaybay1015]

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 ❤️❤️❤️

[@Gotothelui]

Micah and Bruno Rezende are easily my favorite players to watch play.

[@reflex40]

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

[@jt_talabong]

When I met Micah at USAV Nationals in 2015 I was like wtf I didn’t know he was this tall 💀

[@antoinerenz]

Micah is very fluent. I love how he explains stuff. Excited for him to play in Russia!

[@Ali-lo5dy]

It is great to finally get know a little bit more of these players outside the court

[@drew_970]

Can’t wait to see USA in VNL and Tokyo Olympics!

[@luans.9166]

Erik chose his best game as an out of system setter for Micah to react. Love it

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

;)

[@toxeek9638]

Fun fact : micah's chair was 15 cm lower than erik's one so that he coule be in the screen🤣

[@spmarei]

That one handed set...amazing

[@irener4503]

this has become my new fav video on the internet

[@MJBKKD]

my most favorite duo in international volleyball! Shoji-Christenson

[@andreshuarcayasalcedo2950]

I love micah, thanks you erik!!♥️ Greetings from Perú 🇵🇪

[@mandymany125]

the synergy between you two tells that you've been bff for a long time

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

[@primevolley3577]

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.

[@blamontes6845]

Still waiting for Zaksa vs Trentino Super finals match reaction... watch it with David Smith

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

i plan on it!

[@edytajaworska]

@@ErikShojivolleyball oh, this will be epic!

[@filmphatcharaphon7990]

I love Micah (fan's from Thailand.)

[@lovehopeandfaith8759]

เพิ่งมาตามจากโอลิมปิกค่ะ คิดว่าเค้าเป็นไหมคะ

[@pastelone]

@@lovehopeandfaith8759 Micah ลูก2แล้วนะคะ ไม่เป็นแน่ๆ แต่ลิโบโร่น่าจะเนอะ 😝

[@carljadejanolino995]

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.

[@binsoisacademy9832]

Micah is very articulate and very good looking! He can be an actor.

[@УЧИУРОКИДАУН]

Как приятно видеть Майку и Ромку Порошина в одном видео)))

[@senenjano7586]

Subscribed!! This is how a content should be. I'm loving how humble Erik is. More teammates, please.

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thank you!! more to come!

[@heiwing129]

THE WAIT IS OVER!! And damn, Micah is really good at this!

[@RassGildyai]

Can't wait for Micah in zenit🤩🤩🤩 love from Russia

[@samanthagainey1756]

loved hearing his thoughts. setters minds just work different (in a good way). super interesting perspective, things i wouldnt have thought about.

[@nickesponela]

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. 😍

[@vitoriasalesotavio7234]

YESSSS !!! THANK YOU ERIK!!! LOVE YOU MICAH 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇸

[@justinerenz7559]

Please tell Micah Christenson that he is the best setter of all time!!!! All the love to your channel!!!

[@corazonaustero2900]

Micah Chritenson He's my favorite setter ever ❤

[@steffiniez]

We love you Micah. I'M A BIG FAN FROM PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭💜

[@sam573]

thank you erik for inviting him, i love micah

[@compaqtube]

I demand to know Micah's skin care routine

[@marisolflandez3964]

New fan here fro Philippines 🇵🇭. Hope you play here in 2024!

[@floragatoooo]

Up

[@nouscelestia7301]

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 ☺️

[@kauafiel2826]

Brazil loves ypu, Shoji! Good luck in the season with the national teams. :)

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

i love Brazil! thank you so much!

[@anapaulacoroa8148]

my god micah's smile is beautiful

[@Ebanutyi69]

thank micah for playng in zenit - kazan he perfect in this club

[@edgarsaultorrejonmoreno1857]

no entiendo nada pero esta Christenson, no necesito otra razon para darle like

[@diegonumeros2865]

XDDDDD

[@cesarkadirtorricovillanuev9761]

😂😂

[@mrjcar03]

Jajajajaja tan cierto

[@jcrisrod471]

Es mi amor platónico

[@flagshipathletics8323]

Best setter and libero in the world 🤙

[@rafama95]

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.

[@rebeccamosquerra4709]

I'm from Philippines, i love watching Volleyball and USA my favorite team. Love watching your vlogs stay safe and God Bless...

[@juno5756]

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

[@ten20onee74]

micah seems like such a cool dude

[@jenniferfuentes7312]

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❤️

[@madammelancesarabiachannel2645]

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

[@earljohnnisnisan9232]

Watching Erik and of course Micah, my all time legendary setter, just made me smile for at least 28mins nonstop 💖

[@lindayu4643]

i like him when he smile!

[@rachel6843]

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!

[@cornelio78]

he so shy here completely different to when he's in court.

[@L_minkwitz]

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😅

[@simplysimple7628]

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!!🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@silasbgelund4981]

More more!! You guys are my two favorite players!!

[@philevans6395]

setters are so smart

[@tonchrysoprase8654]

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.

[@sircul1275]

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!!!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

ill keep that in mind! maybe Dave Smith or Max Holt soon? thanks for watching and for the comment!

[@rswdi]

@@ErikShojivolleyball both :D

[@joshuapanambo5541]

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 ✊🏽

[@CarmezimGuilherme]

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.

[@amnesurvivoria1192]

Finally, you made my dream come true. I love Micah. n you. Cheers

[@amo1305]

Are they, brothers... They look like each other

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

nope not brothers just great friends! :)

[@gianepaolobalauag6971]

The best setter and best libero! I’m excited!!! Happy birthday, Micah! All the best in Russia.

[@sakuracoy1990]

went to watch this because of VNL 2024 PH! Sending more virtual support!

[@iamcolian]

Micah with Erik ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Hope to see Matt Anderson next on your video 😉

[@patriciaveiga8590]

Great players

[@stellamarisyulitasoo6609]

Yeaayy Micah 😍♥♥ Happy happy birthdayy 🎉

[@clairetian1783]

11:55 his voice omg

[@dandelossantos89]

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

[@hidiyakikliuka2792]

American athletes are educated and smart. TALENTED

[@johnfrancisaldovino8132]

These two guys are one of the reason why I keep playing Volleyball💙😊

[@jsmeenge]

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!

[@zareefhossain6871]

Finally, our long awaited wish has been fulfilled. Seeing Micah and Erik on the same vid.

[@eupsychics8167]

micah's voice is actually v satisfying idk why 😳

[@ChrisStargazer]

He’s actually a very good singer. Most Kamehameha (Micah’s high school alma mater) alumni are. 💙

[@benbarcados3328]

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!!!

[@HopwithLong]

Miss all of your guys..my fav teams

[@erikoaquino5219]

And the most awaited video with the most requested guy!!! MICAHHHHH. I wanted to see more vlogs with these guys! ❤️

[@ryannathen8593]

You two look like brothers

[@rhexieficent9]

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!!

[@lloydryanespiritu6337]

Wow 😍 my favorite setter in men's volleyball ❤❤❤

[@joseconiega3835]

I’ve been waiting for this. Seeing my two idols. You’re both awesome.🥰

[@Kimitri]

Omg, I'm glad to see your channel growing up so fast, thank you to show us how high level professional players mind

[@rifasalsabila2195]

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!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

thanks for watching! i also want to include some stories from that match or tournament!

[@kjbestojji8012]

Oh​ my​ goodness! Micah​ is​ super​ handsome.​ I​ luv​ him.​ He's my greatest setter.​ ❤️❤️

[@alwazersamlani110]

Best setter ever🥺💖

[@ahmedjiman]

12:19 can we just have a moment of silence of this beauty .... Polateav man has wings

[@joelpenalosa4175]

Omg! When i read that 2micah will react to their game im like is this for reAl ? I am an avid fan😊 the way he se t the game its so amazing. I am looking forward for usa to play this year. I like defalco, smith, and dont forget anderson you guys are all amazing

[@jaredpascual3171]

yes best setter and the best libero #teamUSA 💪🏻