The Shortest MVP of All Time

[@819phoenix]

Crazy that 6’ is short. But I’ve learned in vballt there’s hitters and setters. And he’s definitely a hitter

[@gummy5862]

6 foot is around average height for a high level FEMALE player. Volleyball is crazy.

[@Moonlight-cq6bi]

@@gummy5862 damn.. thats crazy

[@jasonthor9340]

I'm 5'5" and I was baffled at the fact that 6' is considered short for volleyball. But I've play on the 8' net once and understand completely now 😆

[@zymond8405]

Yeah I learned that in 8th grade when I wanted to play middle blocker for volleyball at 5'8. I thought I was pretty tall for a 8th Grader at the time but I was the shortest middle who tried out because the average middle height for who tried out was 6'0 (did makd the team for middle tho, surprisingly despite the height the difference i was the best blocker on the team). Highschool I try out for middle again this time 5'11 still the shortest middle everyone's 6'2+. It's tough i have to put in a lot more effort because I need to use more energy to get over the net even tho it's just a few inches. Praying I get a crazy growth spurt to keep up with everyone else.

[@819phoenix]

@@zymond8405 if you got the leaping ability and instincts you’ll be fine.

[@KeptnLuffy]

Love these backstories. When we watch the big names play in big tournaments and the shining medals around their neck, we sometimes forget that what we see are the results of years of hard training and forget that the players we look up to are just human like us and they too have started from the bottom. We hardly get to hear about their long journey to climb to the top and all the hardships and obstacles they have overcome. It's not about innate talent or height but really comes down to hard work and determination. Having the right mindset is so important and these stories are very motivating and interesting.

[@ckjjclan]

As a father to a young VB player, thank you for this. I went upstairs after watching this, I wanted him to watch it…and when I walked in, up on his screen was this video, and he basically said “…I know dad,… I’m watching it right now…” Lol. So. Thanks! :-)

[@viktorkrumapotheosisenthus1667]

"screw that man i just want to hit" he just like me fr

[@ffsleon]

seeing "shorter" players dominate the court is a huge inspiration to me. i'm 5'10 at 17 and my dream is to be an outside, but most players in my position are way over 6' tall. players such as taylor crabb and yuji nishida prove that height is such a small advantage when your technique is perfected, and it's helping me fight to be the best hitter i can be

[@dreruss4931]

Bro. I am 5 ft 7 at 17 and I love to play volleyball. ( tho I suck at it )

[@Quake_-rg1yv]

@@dreruss4931 Ngl I’m really interested in playing and I just got my first volleyball. But I’m nervous since I’m like 5ft 4-5. Should I go for it ?

[@dreruss4931]

@@Quake_-rg1yv I play with my friends who are 5ft 4-5 and they play absolutely well. It's a sport in which your jump matters a lot otherwise height is just a showpeice ! I'll suggest to work on your verticals by doing explosive leg workouts which you can find in youtube. After improving your vertical....lala, you are good to go !

[@Quake_-rg1yv]

@@dreruss4931 Thank you that means a lot

[@kristynakubova3851]

I'm 5´3 at 15 (almost 16) and I'm probably not gonna grow up much anymore and I play outside hitter. I'm not jumping as high as I would want to, but I think that if you work on it, after some time you will get better and better at it. Keep it up

[@Bulldog19547]

I love how Taylor downplays his “physicality”. Other than being super short for an outside, he is an absolute athletic freak. That arm is so quick. And just springy af

[@manoel2519]

irl Hinata from Haikyuu

[@inspiregaia]

@@manoel2519 bro please please just stop We don’t want these haikyu comments they are super duper cringe

[@StoneRiley01]

@@inspiregaia It is cringy as fuck but in this one situation it is a decent analogy. Unfortunately in this situation he is kinda right.

[@Dannydjdboy]

This gives me so much inspiration to get better as a shorter player! I’m 5’9 and I just started playing a few A and B tournaments in SoCal… Got lots to work on :) thanks for putting all of this together and thanks to your mom for saving all of these great clips, you guys are great storytellers.

[@Lumiere20]

Ayee 5'9 gang

[@MeepMeep88]

From all the 5ft 8in and below.. Fu. Lol

[@Takerx_]

5'6 🥲

[@prthvirajchauhan4449]

R.i.p with 5 3 setter here

[@dannytapia4668]

I was a huge MPSF fan from 2011-2014 range... I remember telling myself during that time-period how good taylor was a not making any mistakes... literally never got blocked, missed a serve, hit out of bounds, etc.. Just made the right play ever single time... it was crazy to watch.

[@ethankhong9020]

I've known volleyball is a sport of height but still can't believe 6'0 is considered short. Either way loved the video! Are you guys gonna make any videos about any of the Olympic games? Would love to see what you guys thought of the men's and women's indoor and beach volleyball matches!

[@SamC_]

rip most of the asian population lol

[@DHN669]

Oh yea, 6’0 is really small. 6’0 is like a libero. Setters are like 6’3 while hitters are like 6’4-6’11. Crazy

[@ViNaFtW]

I would watch an hour of this content... Volleyball with amazing editing transition. I loved this video, thanks! Regards from Spain

[@michaelnammour9797]

The thing I love about this channel is that once i start feeling like i should give up, your videos show up on my feed and reignites my love for this sport. I’m only 5’6 and I always think about giving up but these videos make me want to work on my vertical at 3 am. Love you guys, thanks for always being there for people you don’t even know :)

[@Zbass_2]

I love watching this old clips there so cool

[@brendana6760]

Hopefully in 3 years he will be one of the shortest gold medalists of all time in the Olympics 🙌 what a guy

[@brendana6760]

@@themckibbinbrothers You guys make the best content on KZbin! Y'all are really great dudes and you tell the stories of so many people, I have to support you pursuing your goals and doing so in a way that makes the world better. Keep it going 🤙

[@ShontellC]

Love these background stories SO much! Taylor is THE MAN. Knowing him a little better now just gives me more reason to cheer louder ... ok, I didn't need another reason :D Let's Gooooooo!!!

[@walkerpatterson3622]

Another absolute banger. Great work fellas. Its amazing that some of the best American volleyball players to ever play the sport were all playing together from childhood. Talk about right place, right time :)

[@nertzyyy]

I’m 25, and only just now more seriously getting into good quality, fun volleyball. Your videos have been an awesome help teaching me basic but essential skills and I can’t thank you guys enough for that! Part of what has me so hooked on the sport is that I constantly feel like I have something to work and improve on. Again, thank you guys, and keep on being rad!

[@SouthBayChiropractic]

Thank you @The Mickibbin Brothers and Taylor Crabb for sharing this inspirational story. Most people would have given up if their coaches doubted them and constantly try to bring you down. Huge Taylor Crabb fan here! Keep killing it on the Beach with your partner Taylor Sander 💪👊

[@Haelynguyen]

I love taylors persistence and ultimately everything that he has gone through with coaches putting him in different positions-- it has made him a great all around player. really inspiring

[@Charliestephens8991]

Just got to see him in Atlanta over the weekend. It was great to watch. He moves like its indoor and the shots are just precise. Cannot wait for my broken hand to heal to play again.

[@Charliestephens8991]

I appreciate that you all take the time to reply. Thank you

[@lucasrigg9090]

I always knew Taylor as Kevin and Trevor's younger grom brother. Kid lived on the baby court at OCC. His dad was one of the best volleyball athletes I saw growing up. I came back to watch Punahou vs Kamehameha match after graduating and was blown away at his timing to the ball, dynamic arm and perfect reach. Then I saw footage of him playing at Nationals and was shocked...guy crushes the X like few others. Taylor reminds me of a mini GIBA (all world Brazilian outside hitter). Excellent video, you proved everyone wrong Taylor and I was bummed not to watch you make fools of some of the tall players in the Olympics this year.

[@popescuervin7893]

That last comment on Taylor's relentless fighting is absolute gold. Thank you so much for these stories!

[@nevaehschaeffer]

to me as a 5’1 setter/rightside who made varsity as a freshman and am now a sophomore who starts and plays the entire time this story is super inspiring! i play club too (only setting) and it rlly goes to show that if u work hard height doesn’t matter!

[@Maxeking111]

Crazy enough to take on the odds and become the best outside in college, Humble enough to give his first Olympic spot to Tri so that his partner could play his final Olympics and keep the dream alive, and you better believe in 3 years he's going to be determined enough to bring Olympic gold back to the country it belongs. Love this guy, love this channel, and love the stories of overcoming adversity and rising to the challenge no matter how the chips are stacked. Mahalo boys, keep it up #bug

[@Maxeking111]

@@themckibbinbrothers use it as much as you can!

[@moonoo2353]

He is an inspiration to all the short players who wanna play outside or as a hitter. He jumps high and his overall technnique is so so so so great.

[@patriksorups]

Your mom is kinda carrying the channel right now with all these clips she's got stored, Is she getting a slice of that add revenue??😅 Once again, great vid, keep it up bros

[@CaseyPattersonOlympian]

Right?! Mom is the real MVP

[@Maxeking111]

@@CaseyPattersonOlympian don't forget she can BALL with the best of them , that Dino is no joke

[@martinashraf4475]

My boy is a fucking legend

[@FabiannnnT]

Another epic piece put out by the Mckibbin brothers! Love seeing these backstory pieces of amazing volleyball players!

[@BrandonAlba]

This could not have come at a better time. With college club tryouts coming up and being a 5'10" outside hitter, this gave me the fire I needed to work even harder! Love the videos!!

[@wadetaylor8273]

That's why I always ENCOURAGE the kids I coach volleyball to. I want them to know that they can achieve greatness if they put in the work & really learn everything about the game. The best thing is to teach them WHY you do certain things on the court & how to create a Statistical Advantage against any opponent. Once kids know how to play that way their CONFIDENCE goes through the roof. Doing that as a coach truly helps to UNLEASH the TRUE POTENTIAL of your athletes. As legendary coach Sue Enquist says, "As coaches our calling is to effect the way our players BELIEVE in THEMSELVES." I'm glad Taylor had tremendous fight in him to ignore the doubters & use their insults as fuel to fan the flames of his success. Michael Jordan did that too. But just imagine what Taylor would have been like if he was ENCOURAGED instead of DOUBTED?

[@erijak2935]

taylor so inspirational

[@anthonyrealmuto1844]

All three of you are such inspirations!!! I’m a 5’9” outside and this story really rang with me

[@tyreekturner8898]

I’m 5’7 and i’m the middle among people 5’10 and taller

[@binarysunsets665]

@@tyreekturner8898 oh boy they really dont want you to pass

[@bepperappa1856]

Taylor is the best, he is my inspiration. Thank you. For all.

[@malz_otw]

Motivates me to train even harder with my vert. I’m 5’6 by the way, with a 30inch vert.

[@nikomaluko]

i'm 5'3 and im learning to hit

[@jamesgarcia8086]

I believe in you brother I played setter and outside at 5’6” in high school. I know you can do it!

[@mz5403]

@@jamesgarcia8086 that’s tuff and very impressive bro. what kept you motivated?

[@jamesgarcia8086]

@@mz5403 well being best friends with the tallest guy on the team did he made me feel way taller than I was

[@pdxbk]

I could listen to Taylor talk all day.

[@kirmityou]

Damn, the more of these stories I hear from you, the more I wonder if there is anyone of the top american volleyball players of the last 5-10 years you haven't played with... :D

[@michael95621]

​@@themckibbinbrothers probably nothing to do with the fact you guys are also some of the top VB players in the US too, went to some of the best schools for it and are current professionals lol. My personal opinion is this channel and those like it are going to turn a lot of people on to just how athletic and competitive and fun volleyball can be. You're not just riding the wave of making VB more popular you're helping create it too.

[@syamil2479]

As a 5'7 outside I relate so much to taylor story and this video making me to strive for greatness😂

[@Wayzerr]

Yea true, im 5'8. Unfortunately Taylor was around 5'11-6 feet all that time. So we're still short... But I can recommend you to watch the Japanese guy called Yoshimitsu Kiire (#喜入祥充). This guy is only 5'8, but he got highschool/university leagues MVP in Japan. He was literally the shortest outside hitter AND the captain. Especially when he was in Waseda University. Also he has like 115 cm vertical (reach 11'2). Truly a monster and inspiration for the short guys like us. Btw now he's in top1 japanese pro team Suntory Birds, but he's playing libero :( Although he got insane power in spiking. Check him out

[@syamil2479]

@@Wayzerr dude thanks for recommending it to me the guy is a beast🔥,also I still have hope that I'm gonna keep growing,I'm 16 and with height of 172cm and hope to grow to 180cm.wish me luck bro

[@Wayzerr]

@@syamil2479 oh yea, if youre only 16 rn you definitely have some chances to be around 180 cm at age of 20 or something, maybe even in your 17s. However, I thought so too about myself, but in the end of the day I wouldnt be able to get past 173 cm from the age of like 15 And now im 21 and still 173 cm :( BUT! I believe that your case will be different, its best to do some exercises to stretch the spine and always watch your posture! I'm sure with this simple rules you'll get even past 180cm. Go forth and conquer!

[@syamil2479]

@@Wayzerr 🔥🔥Thank you bro,wish you all the best to on your career my dude.You have my prayer😁.Go get em king🥇

[@Wayzerr]

@@syamil2479 Thanks mate!!!

[@MikeQOutdoors]

Great video. Taylor should be on every kids' highlight video of who to play like. Hope you brothers heal up and kill it next year on the AVP. Good luck.

[@paulmclarke123]

Taylor Crabb reminds me so much of Steph Curry because both are thin, undersized for their sport, and so much fun to watch. The great thing about the AVP is we don't have to pay hundreds (thousands) of dollars to see Taylor play up close and personal like we would to see Steph Curry.

[@ThePandaMike]

Such a great story. I played against Tyler all throughout high school and it’s hilarious to hear that part of the story at LBSU

[@24ethanromero16]

Omg this is like watching and hearing a story from my sons little boy days my son who is 15 now… I’m showing him the video if he hasn’t already seen it! Now a days thats what it seems they look height only. He gets told all the time he’s too little. He’s a libero maybe a setter. What an inspiration!!! Love the video. And now he also has Colton from Hawaii to also look up to! Love the 6’0 club!!

[@jay7tennis]

Chills on the last clip and adding in the Good Will Hunting scene! Short guys can ball hard too!

[@bekah8158]

A whole video dedicated to Taylor Crabb? Yes please!

[@bekah8158]

@@themckibbinbrothers I'll take more any day! But seriously, love all your content no matter what it is :)

[@Raffapaes]

I really love your channel, I feel inspired and motivated. I'm from Brazil and here many people know your channel, people of indoor and beach volley, Thank you so much for another fantastic video

[@co0kii]

the excitement I feel every time I see a McKibbin Brothers story time upload! I’m always torn between dropping everything to watch immediately or to wait until I can sit down and watch with undivided attention 😆

[@JackKennedy4747]

I had the honour of watching Taylor Crabb play and meeting him, great guy, insane player

[@grass3444]

This helps me a lot since I’m a hitter, but not as tall as I would like. This has helped me realize that athleticism and jumping are main components too and not just height by itself.

[@user-hk4eg4nz7h]

I remember watching the JOs championship game in 2010, Outrigger vs MB Surf. He was nasty.

[@josephanthonyrivas]

Taylor mannn!!! I’m a huge fan bro. And I was so excited to see this mini documentary!

[@bennettmurphy9576]

Wow this was amazing, so cool to see the development of Taylor from undersized youth to absolute beast! Keep the amazing vids

[@blancoga1]

Awesome story and phenomenal production once again!! Sent it to everyone I know. Keep up the awesome video, please!!

[@mathewvo636]

how are these videos SOOO GOOD. one of the most criminally underated channels!

[@WhiteSnowAustralia]

Yessss, the paladin of the midgets, we want him as president of the dwarf kingdom!!!! (He is still 2 inches taller than me) 😂😂😂 Great job again, hilarious and motivating. Thank you brothers

[@bryceweenink481]

As the shortest non-libero on my college club Vball team at 6’1”, this was a super inspirational video!

[@DJDAVERAPP]

This is an awesome story and it is so well done!! Great job guys!!

[@starry4307]

I love how lots of the worlds best players all came from the same little school is Hawaii :D

[@sachaz.6686]

Such an inspiration🔥

[@andreasgustafsson5185]

Taylor please make a series where you watch Haikyuu! cuz you share alot of things with the main character witch is looked down upon cuz he's short. One of the best shows out there right now, I got so inspired by watching it 2-3 times that I started playing Volleyball. And I rlyy like it alot already after 2 trainings 😁

[@jakobnordin]

Height is only one factor. Speed, jump height and having the skills kneeded to choose the best option at every opportunity is what matters. That and really wanting to win gets you a long way. ”The Bug” is very fun to watch, easily one of my top five male players.

[@b0unce805]

Taylor still one of my inspirations✊🏾

[@markwalsh581]

Guys great vid…would also like to have heard his AVP story fav wins, why he chooses the partners he chooses, and what he’s going to do in the future post gibb retirement…maybe a future vid?

[@DN-sy3pv]

Another great video! Really tryna learn from Taylor 🙏🏽

[@kristofplummer2045]

Great video thank you for this. My 13 year old is just getting into the sport and has alot of raw talent but is constantly doubting himself and thinks him being shorter is a big hindrance. Shared this video with him in hopes he can be inspired by Taylor's story. Keep up the great content !

[@Blake-gh8xl]

Dude is just likeable. Great video

[@afallenaspect1160]

He's describing what I am and feel. Now I see him being able to do it, I believe I can do it.

[@-Blue_Beary-]

Man everyone wants to be a hitter then you find what your really made for and it's amazing

[@EricCamBeachVolleyball]

really interesting interview, thanks for producing this

[@keoni5jp]

What an inspiration for us small guys

[@liakze]

Very inspiring! Just shy of 6'4 as a middle blocker, still aspiring to go to Long Beach by jumping higher than the taller hitters

[@jumpy_jumpers]

Great story, great footage and awesome video guys 👍👍 I hope this helps healing Taylors wounds from Tokio - whatever got in his way, always made him better and smarter!

[@olliet9493]

Height and age is just a number in volleyball - indoor and beach - you have players like Taylor Crabb and Gabi (Brazil outside) who knock down your stereotypical outside hitter (volleyball position to say the least). Thanks for your story much love from aus I binge all ur videos TMB

[@juliansuarez3849]

I understand you brother, the same thing happened to me, only I did not keep trying and played in the minor leagues, but I hated being bothered with the height, I had an excelent jump, very good reception and serve but they wanted me to be a setter or a libero. I regret not having followed.

[@juliansuarez3849]

@@themckibbinbrothers thank guys!!!

[@joshkeeton9616]

Sorry I was a BYU fan so I was enamored by Sanders through those years. Wish I watched Taylor more closely back then. Great story.

[@clematis726]

The best volleyball content on KZbin. No contest

[@slvdrfrncs]

dang, I really wish the volleyball scene here in the Philippines is as good as that of the US! My story is the complete opposite hahaha. I'm an outside, but I badly want to play libero! Anyway, great story again, guys! Keep inspiring!

[@Garchomp10501]

I was waiting for this video

[@ingwerschorle_]

this video gives me hope

[@conniegibbons5360]

you are so money Taylor !!! Arm swing and brains great great 👍 Please make a movie ..tell me again. I can't play outside 🙂

[@ibobpeb4]

I’m so glad I found this episode and your channel! This is real life example that you can play at any height. Your coach was wrong and I’m glad you were persistent with your goal. Def a hitter! 😂

[@guerrinomontanari5674]

Ciao Taylor. Ammiro le tue qualità sportive. Dio ti ha dato un grande dono. God bless you

[@Blake-gh8xl]

It was a shame he got covid, was so excited to see him play

[@prestonvoigt2030]

Had to rewatch this for some motivation. I’m a 5’11” lefty opp. Hopefully I grow some more but I’m not counting on that. I’ve got a lot to work on

[@aallen0639]

Giving me hope as a barely 6’2 hitter 😀😀

[@icyboy771z]

His the real life "Little Giant"

[@tomassblekte4909]

Love these story’s!

[@samlape]

I don't think people really comprehend how much exponentially harder volleyball gets, the shorter you are.

[@voleibolll]

dude is a beast

[@chadparker4905]

Great video guys!

[@Bhoney79]

I need more, your videos are always great 😊.

[@TrentTube]

Great content. Thanks for sharing.

[@josephanthonyrivas]

Great work

[@oscarbetterridge9191]

nice video love your content

[@rubenvilla2224]

I am also 5'11 (really 6' 😂) and learning how to hit. Thank you for your story and inspiration Taylor 👍🏽💪. Really enjoy seeing you play 🏐. Look forward to seeing more in the coming years.

[@Ttheriault1]

Legend!

[@skorokostankovicevababa7922]

T.Crabb has some great friends in you two.. 🙂 So sorry for him to miss his shot at Tokyo, but I am guessing in 4 years he and Tri will both be in Paris, stronger, better and more motivated. Perhaps even playing in the same team, you never know... 😉

[@Happy.Stupid.Neighbor]

Why couldn't he play in Tokyo ?

[@AlexKagarov]

@@Happy.Stupid.Neighbor he got covid

[@primevolley3577]

love your play love the vid

[@snowdabird6825]

recommended helllll yeahhhhh

[@cinemasianx]

Reminds me of Brian Lewis 6' in the early 90s on the AVP tour. And Masui Allen 5'11 (OH) for UH. And I think the future for Keoni Thiim 6' (OH) looks bright for UH. Don't count out heart and desire.

[@clematis726]

Flyin Hawaiian! I wanna see how far he takes it.

[@cinemasianx]

@@clematis726 I got to know him since he was dating my niece. Caught a couple of the SBCC matches before the pandemic. Nice kid! Great volleyball family! Rooting for him!

[@ncstudio333]

You can see the suntan marks around his eyes from his beach glasses hahaha

[@danielironside815]

2:14 when she Starts Talking about astrology and you just start agreeing

[@qylieminneiahchan8865]

I'm 5'3 at 13 and I also want to be a hitter and go pro. This is so inspirational. ❤️