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Erik Thomas Shoji (born August 24, 1989) is an American volleyball player, member of the United States men's national volleyball team and Russian club Fakel Novy Urengoy, gold medalist of the 2014 World League and 2015 World Cup, 2013 NORCECA Champion.
Erik's parents are Dave Shoji and Mary Shoji. His older brother Kawika Shoji is also a player (setter) for the United States men's national team.
Career
Shoji was a member of the Men’s Junior National Team in 2008 and 2009. He joined the senior national team in 2013 and helped the team win the gold medal at the NORCECA Championship.
He made his debut for the senior U.S. men's national team in 2013
Individual awards
2007: FIVB U19 World Championship - Best Digger
2015: FIVB World Cup - Best Libero
2019: FIVB Nations League - Best Libero
2019: FIVB World Cup - Best Libero
Instagram Erik Shoji - / erikshoji
KZbin Erik Shoji - / @erikshojivolleyball
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[@cliffordsantillan6046]

I was like "of course, he needs to be fast, he's a libero". Also me: "That's too fast!".

[@Vip3R-R]

And he’s 6”0 tall

[@user-nj5eq7vq1m]

I'm playing in libero position, so I can say he is really too fast, I want to be like him

[@dabreadman9677]

@Lyric Donald noz I don't give a shit

[@framedmc9519]

@@Vip3R-R what does that have to do with it lol

[@beatricewilliams3620]

@@framedmc9519 Libero's are usually fairly short, and i'm pretty sure (not completely tho) that shorter people naturally have faster reflexes (because there;s less of them to move lol) so having a libero whose that tall is pretty rare and he's obviously an incredibly good libero so It's pretty cool. I'm not sure you wanted a ligit answer on why it's cool/worth mentioning but there you go. :)

[@Person-cz6yb]

other than his speed, his reaction time is monstrous too

[@penisdestroyer619]

what reaction time

[@penisdestroyer619]

@@theblockygamer3240 he is 6 feet tall.

[@yzabellasilvosa4653]

@@penisdestroyer619 his time to react to where the ball is going

[@penisdestroyer619]

@@yzabellasilvosa4653 ghe joke was that he takes no time

[@izzzhafriel4095]

1000th like

[@benmichaeldeleon9329]

A good spike is powerful but a great receive is more terrifying

[@Priest015]

So true. It's borderline demoralizing as an attacker when you think you've got a good kill and a libero goddamn materalizes out of nowhere to go "nope".

[@meowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeowmeow22]

@@Priest015 YEAH THATS WHY IM GLAD IM NOT A SPIKER BECAUSE I WOULD GET SO MAD

[@lemongrab9044]

Bruh I knew a dude who was a senior and on the varsity football team. His spikes were actually terrifying. I remember I took one to the face and my vision was blurry and was dizzy. Had a headache for the rest of the day. Don't even get me started on the time I tried to block it

[@SnailHatan]

Terrifying isn’t really the word for it. No one gets scared when someone receives their spike. That’s what happens most of the time. It’s just frustrating and demoralizing. Not scary.

[@adrielcruz2736]

@@SnailHatan I would say it’s still terrifying because of how good they would have to be to get it, and from then on you know even if you get it past the block there’s still a chance the libero will pick it up.

[@icee0711]

Erik Shoji is over on his channel reacting to haikyu like its impossible while I'm watching him do things that are impossible for most humans over here

[@cazaresg1]

fr he was watching his going all "woww look at that i wish i could do that" then hes literally doing this lolol

[@benschuler3738]

@@pompenguin they prob did

[@widepeepohappy1969]

hes doing stuff thats practically impossible for non volleyball players, but i can assure you, theres plenty of pros with similar if not faster reaction speed and speed in general.

[@SnailHatan]

Impossible? No. It just takes practice. When you dedicate your life to one thing, anyone can become amazing at it. Some just more than others

[@namelessking111]

@@SnailHatan It's literally impossible for most humans to reach his level, what's your point? Just trying to sound smart?

[@gloomypika3974]

he's surprisingly soft-spoken for such a BEAST of a libero :D

[@TitansVolleyball]

❤️👍🔥

[@gracie7714]

He’s also 6’0. He said so on his YT channel

[@JoeARedHawk275]

@@gracie7714 I think 6’1 is average for a libero

[@SpideyDelivers]

So he's not gay?

[@Felickx]

@@SpideyDelivers why is that important?

[@elizalizzie1443]

Erik Shoji should react to this 😂

[@TitansVolleyball]

❤️👍

[@nurunnahar4031]

ikr

[@Esappx3]

REACT? this video is getting put in his special Playlist 🤣🤣🤣

[@thorn8205]

He just said he won't do something like that anymore , tho.😭

[@elizalizzie1443]

@@thorn8205 wait really??? nooooo!

[@RAEMUSE]

He's unbelievable

[@jovanaaa6]

hii Akaashi 👋

[@Moneymakingkev]

Teus

[@gf_agf]

HEY HEY HEY

[@gf_agf]

@I love birds ! uh huh ok

[@k.kozume]

OYA?

[@markgarreth706]

He’s not only fast too, but his control is OUTSTANDING

[@jaderush4141]

Ikr, my jaw's on the floor from his control. Like, he hits the ball with one arm while falling to the ground and simply knows that it's gonna go where he wants lol Makes it look completely effortless

[@lori3193]

his dive is freakin on point

[@TitansVolleyball]

🔥❤️

[@user-vk5gg7rd7o]

All Liberos are underrated, especially him!

[@nilsmerveillie8018]

There is 1 libero who isn't. And I think we all know who. (Yes, Grebbenikov)

[@XZA.B]

Mans has a KZbin channel. He's not that underrated

[@kirmityou]

Damn, your name breaks KZbin :D

[@poyipoyixd849]

Spikers are more appreciated than Libero aw

[@stellaphantom366]

Nah he ain’t underrated he’s popular because of his yt channel but yeah he’s amazing.

[@nyx2500]

I knew there's gonna be weebs mentioning Nishinoya 😤👌🏻

[@rioplays1945]

When you're a weeb yourself?

[@nyx2500]

@@rioplays1945 yeah 😌

[@danielhanson1434]

Your the only web mentioning it

[@nyx2500]

@@danielhanson1434 nope 😐 look closely :)

[@ximpel0]

I was thinking of that :D

[@stefanmuller2924]

I really like the calmer music. Like this you are still able to hear the sounds of spikes, commentator etc;) Good Job!!

[@TitansVolleyball]

❤️👍🔥

[@BetterAtVolleyball]

Such a good combination of high volleyball IQ, court awareness, and reaction speed. Amazing player!

[@bigmac5241]

I didn’t expect something this intense for a damn volleyball video. Damn what a sport!!! Such team dependency and self sacrifice.

[@Priest015]

A lot of people don't realize how intense volleyball is when played at comp level. They think it's just standing around booping a ball. The amount of times I've had to say to people "come out to one of my games and say that". If you're just standing, you don't deserve to be on the court.

[@MAMP]

0:53 that serve is bonkers

[@aperson2258]

omg it is

[@stellaphantom366]

It’s Brazil what do you expect lmao

[@libbie7015]

Ikr how did they save that🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦

[@nemo9864]

1:06 I love this one in particular.

[@josealejandrosolisdelacruz3919]

One of the most difficult. People gag only when they watch someone using their feet, but, using your hands is more difficult because they are shorter and you have to lie well so you don’t hurt.

[@robmarth2226]

No.18 didn't try to hit it harder as almost like he believed that Shoji would be there to safe it. Thats some epic anime shit right there

[@Bobba7]

@@robmarth2226 uhh no.. he just saw it was really far away so he pancaked it lol

[@soul5709]

106 timing🌝

[@GEN47-27]

4:31 "SHOJIIII!! its like they were calling out MEDIIIIIC after experiencing artillery fire

[@mr.l8362]

As a fellow Libero, he’s not reacting or insanely fast. Yes, his decision making is incredible, and he’s very fast but it’s rly his prediction of where the ball will end up that makes him so good. The most underrated part of being a libero

[@oavatoc9940]

As a fellow libero i think his reaction speed is insane he dont hesitate to run after possible touch out and saves it

[@syedputraiqmal]

1:18 was basically Nishinoya’s Rolling Thunder v1

[@akashi8563]

1:16

[@kiki_1939]

Frr😂😂

[@mimiho5276]

Was just thinking that hahah

[@qualitycoke5700]

@@akashi8563 he was showing the slowed down replay version

[@bopboploc490]

it's just recieve

[@xyrildanmanuel783]

3:30 if you were wondering, it was shoji's scream

[@ninopino12]

HAAHHAHA OMG YESSS

[@bitik9847]

@@ninopino12 HAHAAAHAH OMG NO

[@btshoehere4039]

LMFAOO REALLY

[@markthegreat3774]

NOOOO

[@DerrinYr]

not every thing is about haikyuu 😐

[@renx3532]

Erik Shoji is my inspiration to become a Libero, like he gets behind the ball perfectly, has enough hustle to get to ball, and has perfect spacing between the ball. Who else wants to be a Libero?

[@beauhesman2050]

I want to be National league libero

[@renx3532]

@@beauhesman2050 Same man, we just gotta keep pushing further

[@efg1605]

Search “Sergio Santos”. Brasilian libero. More inspiration for you.

[@brandiwilson1269]

I am alibero

[@Pluv1om]

I have never played Vb before But Im prepared to start training because its such an amazing sport 😈

[@TheRexisFern]

Not only is he fast, but he's got great instincts after the recieve on where to throw himself and a good accuracy on his ball placement. What a powerhouse!

[@matheuspereiraxavier6335]

Look at those REACTIONS!!! That's too fast and imagine getting those serves and spikes head on, I mean, being able to react to them, getting them as a NICE RECEIVE??? That's amazing

[@A--lex]

1:48 wow just wow

[@unripetomato4312]

playing against this guy must be so frustrating 😂

[@reepi6250]

He’s such a wholesome guy in his KZbin videos and then he just turns into a monster on the court, I love him

[@justastrawberry5145]

Me: *genuinely interested because I want to be a libero* Ads: HAHAHA YAOI GO AHAHAHAAHHHHHHHHHH Weebs: HAHAHA NOYA GO THUNDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAa

[@libbie7015]

☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@rinaberman7686]

The Haikyu stans in these comments are so obnoxious. They almost act like volleyball didn't exist before Haikyu, lol

[@lilnbigman]

He is a wonderful person kind loving a family man who is humbly and in most cases likes everyone.

[@linkshu1798]

the 1st clip is one of those rare moments where the one who scores is a libero

[@donguklee6904]

Having someone make a montage of you must be the best feeling in the world

[@xxxjstxxx]

1:20 ROLLING THUNDER!!!!

[@dinaaitabbas6997]

Haikyuu vibes!! Isn't it 😅😂

[@holeesheet1255]

SHUT UP

[@0utlawv3nom46]

Haikyu

[@tailoongng583]

69th like

[@phils5230]

shut up

[@Jenxbtspookie]

1:17 he really hit the "ROLLING...... THUNDER!!!"

[@theskiesahead795]

He really... didn't

[@julianlikescats]

@@theskiesahead795 replies like these make my day thank you so much

[@Boredperson0531]

Not everything is anime

[@julianlikescats]

@@Boredperson0531 yet your pfp is literally nishinoya?? 😭😭😭😭

[@Boredperson0531]

@@julianlikescats what does that have to do with it

[@brianpanges5651]

1:09 I remember Tsukisima and Daichi when I fought Inarizaki

[@benikari_]

yeeeea

[@irsyad.syabana]

Yeaaaaahhh thats true, dejavu karasuno vs inarizaki

[@Yoshiareaim]

you fought Inarizaki?

[@kaps_k8742]

@@Yoshiareaim was just gonna say..

[@bonobonoya7967]

Feels like he already read the attacks of the oppenent and his reaction time is freaking incredible👏👏👏

[@migo-migo9503]

Saving a ball that your team mate has touched lightly is very hard, seeing it and reacting in time has been pretty hard for me. Shoji makes it looks easy.

[@randiel8385]

Hawaii represent! I love him so much, and he makes everyone in Hawaii very proud! Amazing job Erik!

[@miso2340]

he’s an incredible libero. the amount of commitment and precision you need for that position is beyond commendable

[@mauricecarlisle9091]

Dave shoji is definitely proud and all of hawai’i as well

[@WickedVolleyball]

Amazing player! 👍 One of the best liberos of all time! 🏐💪👌👍🏐

[@TitansVolleyball]

💪🏐❤️

[@mayabenton6384]

i’m so happy that usa libero gets credit for what he does. he’s so amazing

[@jayson1554]

his reaction time is scary fast

[@maytaurus7382]

I love how he save the ball without obstructing between the setter and spiker line 😍 having him in your team can be reassuring at all...

[@Giselle4484]

It’s so crazy how good he is!!! He kinda inspired me to be a libero instead of a setter!

[@squillen]

The 5 Ds of Volleyball: Dive, dive, dive, dive, and dive.

[@beyaleet8638]

omfg this comment is so underrated

[@nordcore8765]

Nishinoya has left the chat

[@mahathirmuthahhari3619]

I think nishinoya wasnt that fast but he's good with reflects and receiving fast balls

[@holeesheet1255]

PLEASE SHUT UP

[@Scrub_Lord-en7cq]

@@holeesheet1255 E

[@sakukiyoo5549]

@@mahathirmuthahhari3619 nishinoya is nothing to this guy

[@Sampleador]

@@sakukiyoo5549 Comparing a proffesional athlete with a fictional high school player please

[@getwidtsawdiedtwying]

Shoji: I luh the hustle, I love the game

[@stanleykwok5747]

2:58 HERO!

[@naylisyazwina6836]

Since Haikyuu is pretty much slowed down a lot. I never realized to save a ball from a blocked spike was THIS fast. It's just insane. No wonder Nishinoya wanted to train in block follow more so the spikes don't need to worry about getting blocked

[@kiki_1939]

The fact that he already there when the ball hits or that he gets there fast and get the ball so high is amazing!!!! This give me more motivation to become a better libero he is one of the greatest🏐❤🔥🔥

[@foxlunar5648]

Watching Shoji inspired me to start my career as a libero but now we're stuck in pandemic 👁️👄👁️

[@Agent.11]

That is so amazing! I love Titan ❤️ Volleyball! So informal and entertaining! 🏐

[@TitansVolleyball]

👍💪👍🔥

[@yenifarinawati6569]

I watch his channel view times and think that Erik Shoji is loveable, but waw he's really amazing. I'll be fan of him from now on. 😆

[@cliffordsantillan6046]

Real life Nishinoya right here!

[@qrow2255]

Yes yes yes yes YES!

[@dancoolmil3835]

No

[@ziyad2912]

@@dancoolmil3835 wdym no, he is a great libero just like nishinoya from haikyuu

[@kyle_2655]

@@ziyad2912 u mean nishinoya is a great libero just like shoji?

[@user-ux3ec8lp1i]

@@ziyad2912 don’t you mean the other way round since nishinoya is a anime character while this is a real professional athlete. Since nishinoya is a character which was drawn a certain way without working hard whereas shoji actually worked his body and even might exceed his limits

[@danetv1657]

Sacrificing his body to save the ball. So amazing! 😱😱😱

[@Shlynclrys]

I watched some of his videos but i didn't know he's this good. Damn

[@enlighten_me1912]

Shojis response time is amazingly fast. One of the greatest liberos no doubt.

[@russiandollie]

Wow it's like Eric can hit from anywhere, any angle, while sliding moving dancing.... this dude has mastered the laws of physics for volleyball. 👏🏻🔥

[@themocaw]

Me: "Hey, Erik Shoji! He's so chill and humble on his youtube channel!" Me: Watches Video Me: "I see. Behind that soft-spoken and modest persona lies a BEAST."

[@habibialbaihaqi]

1:16 "rolliiinngg thundeeerr" -Nishinoya

[@ranopync8577]

if you say rolling thunder irl i will literally bully you and give u a black eye

[@sanji-kun.]

Nishinoya , hinata and kageyama are 🔥🔥

[@sunfoxy7651]

Apart from being so fast, he is able to read every single move of the players he is dealing with, he calculates and predict how will the ball fall or if the player is going to spike short or large, he will always stand in a position that adapts to any possibility. Absolutely incredible, out of this world!

[@copomo]

same vibe watching Goalkeeper compilation. Love it

[@omarsaleh2985]

Everyone talking about his speed and reflexes which I agree are insane, but everyone forgot the insane predictions he make. His mastery of volleyball is beyond this world

[@ledled0519]

For me the best libero! Goo Erik Shoji you're the best Such a great player👏👏👏

[@TitansVolleyball]

💪🏐❤️🔥

[@theRegis56]

Do you willingly forget the french one Genia (genious) Grebennikov.He's really the Goat!!!!!

[@ledled0519]

@@theRegis56 No how can I forget Jenia Grebennikov he's a amazing libero and a very big influencer on my volleyball path but Erik has learnt to me so many things about volleyball this is why I said For Me he's the best libero

[@theRegis56]

@@ledled0519 Hello LED it wasn't necessary to apologize,both are inbelievable.Same level,but Jenia has (right) a big influence upon the french team.When Jenia is a little bit weak,all the team doesn't work.Volleyball is chemistry and the two more important links of the chain for the french team are Benjamin (Toniutti) and Jenia ,instead Erwin (N'gapeth).

[@ledled0519]

@@theRegis56 Ofcourse I understand you liberos are extremly important in the game and yes I've seen the connection between Toniutti and Grebenikov like they're litteraly understand each-other so well. And I'm glad that you understood my POV. Let's enjoy watching and playing volleyball🏐

[@wallydraw5534]

Love his videos love his personality he reminds me there is a world for men in the world of volleyball

[@jandrizzcagas1328]

The great Erik Shoji, The heart of team USA's amazing defense

[@MAMP]

Oh man this is dope! Titans congrats on using better music too. Way better than the EDM.

[@NoOne-px9pk]

Love from Kazakhstan))) I just subscribed Eric's youtube channel, and then there is Titan making a video😂

[@TitansVolleyball]

😍🔥❤️

[@masakis3577]

Amazing skills &talent he has!

[@Lixx143V]

Wow what an amazing libero!! His saves are insane!

[@jamesvalencia8771]

At 1:17, I can imagine Nishinoya watching him and suddenly screaming "RORINGU SUNDAAA"

[@PsychedelicPenne]

Great video, I like that the music is much less bombastic and in-your-face in this one. Where does one find the Russian Super League matches with the English commentator? I’ve never seen that before

[@peeper2070]

When you channel the power of friendship

[@MAMP]

My favorite Titans video ever. Long live Shoji

[@k.kozume]

1:18 ROOOOOOOLINGGGG THUNNNDAAAA~

[@alishbaabubakr6975]

You know I think he might be the fastest libero I've seen in an actual game other then Nishinoya of course

[@nirahangbantawa2823]

Erik Shoji Amazing. i love it

[@kevingilmore6563]

He’s truly amazing 🤩

[@mypersonalchannel3436]

"He deserves to be in a world championship"

[@latiremo9133]

i just realized how good a soccer goalkeeper would be if they have a history of playing as a libero

[@farelare]

Amazing! Best libero ever!

[@fifapeace8615]

His skill to know where the best position is to receive the ball is amazing and combined with nice reflex too

[@ChristianPerez-ku9dz]

Listen I don’t know anything about volleyball but this guy is insane his reaction speed is amazing

[@kimo5379]

The Guardian Deity

[@HopeEsleim1101]

Those saves make me emotional!

[@annthony8779]

He's fast and he's reaction time is scary too, what a player.

[@arneljohngonzales1031]

sometimes its scary to face this kind of libero

[@jova_cx5105]

Tell me why i knew there was gonna be comments about Haikyuu😂🔥

[@dots_com1386]

Seems like a full send kind of lib. Very impressive. Also inspiring with that kind of commitment to every ball.

[@islarichard2851]

Bro I watch this guy react all sorts of volleyball stuff, he’s super chill

[@pikipxx]

3:14 looks like Tanaka's cut shot vs Inarizaki

[@gloomydays9814]

You should look at Russia’s Kliuka against Usa

[@pikipxx]

@@gloomydays9814 i just did, thanks for recommendation. That is just amazing

[@gloomydays9814]

@@pikipxx it was so sharp ;w;

[@nikoyumii]

Anyone else just came across this in their recommendation cuz they watch haikyuu?

[@jaxonsaledrab7035]

Deym! Shoji took a lot of big hits for the team! Way to go!

[@daddyknowsbetter]

He is amazing!! Best libero ever

[@bintangar-rahman5126]

Do anybody not gonna mention that "Rolling Thunder" at 1:17 ?

[@theskiesahead795]

That isn't a rolling thunder it's a normal recovery from the ground mate

[@bintangar-rahman5126]

@@theskiesahead795 kinda look like that for me, he also do the rolling 😅

[@anushkaps7917]

I'm actually here before all the other Haikyuu fans. Wow.

[@isimvol]

Haikyuu fans are new Vegans

[@user-wz8zf8th2g]

Nisinoya

[@opeheymonarch9513]

the amount of these that were perfect receives straight to the setter here is crazy too

[@2008romboy]

It’s almost scary: he either 1) Reads opponents minds or 2) He lives 2.4 seconds ahead of time

[@kemalergin5733]

He gives me Nishinoya type vibes

[@keithvincent2243]

0:48 Footfault? That’s whole feet bruh

[@heraldbriangigante1218]

The ball is already in the air before putting his put, so no foul.

[@chonghauhan]

@@heraldbriangigante1218 should be called from rule 11.2.2.1, it did not mention anything about whether it touched the ball before or after, but the whole foot is over without any parts touching the line so should be called

[@paddywiggle]

The way we play it here is that if the person faulting isn’t hurting another player’s ability to play the ball it’s totally fine.

[@heraldbriangigante1218]

@@chonghauhan I don't know about volleyball that much but footfault seems a self-explanatory word. dictionary: n. the failure of the server in tennis, volleyball, etc., to keep both feet behind the base line until the ball is hit or to keep at least one foot on the ground while hitting the ball.

[@chonghauhan]

@@heraldbriangigante1218 this is a different situation, he used the wrong term, its not a foot fault,but when we look at the timestamp he gave its pretty self-explanatory about what he was talking about. The libero went under the net and have his whole foot over the center line, so thats why he called it foot fault(I know its not called that but yea), it should be called since the regulations only protects him if any portion of his foot is touching the center line, but he didnt touch the line at all

[@waayvee]

Erik Shoji is like Nishinoya from Haikyuu. What a great Libero :D

[@sylphy]

he's truly a guardian angel