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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[@Flynnick]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@leabitterwolf8050]

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

[@teresehernando4916]

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

[@user-mf5nh3ff1v]

Welcome to 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! 💪

[@lhunthongkipgenkipgen7223]

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

[@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!

[@kyllechristiandalman5197]

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

[@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 🍀

[@Lumiere20]

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

[@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!❤

[@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.

[@adindamutia1673]

this is what i've been waiting for!👏🏻

[@ustkaball479]

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

[@ririmutiaa]

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

[@paulapana6241]

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

[@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 :)

[@kolincarolino1474]

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

[@karenmiyake2997]

And Micah! Glad to see him there! 🎉♥️

[@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✊✨

[@deeprajgamer3341]

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

[@user-oz7od9nh5w]

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

[@linusvanpelt9652]

Yeheyy Finally a new video from the Best Libero!

[@OzzyTragic]

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

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

Thank you!

[@JeThorpe]

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

[@nyctophilex7]

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

[@FabFabulousMe]

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

[@AlexisJohnMCalip]

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

[@dokbrian]

congratulations guys ur doing so well. love u all.

[@adrianurrutia05]

more vlogs with the national team please!! 😍

[@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 😁

[@ChiefJeyEf]

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

[@deesoller7077]

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

[@LangDu21]

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

[@Destamoon]

Garrett's pronounciation of Shumai was unexpectedly good!

[@juliansuarez3849]

So looong trip!!!

[@karineds]

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

[@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!

[@taadao1506]

I like this vlog, thank you😊😊

[@ardinio]

you NEED to keep making videos like this!

[@dulce6598]

Me encantan tus vídeos eres el mejor :)

[@choihana14]

Nice vlog 😆 Good luck, Team USA! 😁

[@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

[@OrgoMadeEasy]

Micah’s back!!! 😍😍😍

[@anandaaa7904]

goodluck for the quarter final team USA!!

[@tianmalana4390]

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

[@stallonetouthang1387]

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

[@valentindinevfolsap9306]

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

[@meganoneill2216]

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

[@kristoferangeloliwanag9647]

Micah’s back wohooo!!

[@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!

[@anandaaa7904]

the kind of vlog we need🫶🏼🙆🏻‍♀️

[@AtomZapanta]

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

[@mikebenale7529]

Awesome. Go team USA 🇺🇸

[@user-pd4pu2vq1f]

Love from BULGARIA🇧🇬🇧🇬

[@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!

[@msoriano1526]

Let’s go US team!!! 😍❤️

[@Bluvionffxi]

Omg moustache mullet guy! Ive missed him

[@oikawaiitoru1949]

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

[@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!

[@robertladisla7097]

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

[@mahromalik8158]

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

[@ElleElle1]

Nice Vlog!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kikimkipgen4615]

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

[@dandelossantos89]

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

[@monikawitkowska2975]

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

[@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

[@darryljebb2376]

Love DeFalco cameos in this!!

[@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

[@globamarkjoshuac.2226]

Finally!!! 🥹🎉

[@globamarkjoshuac.2226]

a new vlog

[@HT-sd4to]

Micah is back!!!!!!

[@goueimipa8240]

We need more vlog❤️❤️

[@kaungmyatthar4784]

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

[@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

[@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 :) )

[@user-yh3mn8nw3l]

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

[@wilfredomejia5561]

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

[@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😚

[@itstaylor04]

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

[@DanielJames13]

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

[@kellnaka23]

Is that tonkotsu ramen? The ramen looks delicious!

[@ErikShojivolleyball]

It was good!

[@pornprapar4344]

Erik หัวหน้าด้อมของพวกเรา we love you love ❤️ love ❤️

[@aikolucamora9105]

Be safe in every game 🙏🤞

[@kolincarolino1474]

MICAH!!! WE'VE MISSED YOUUU!. HUHUHUU

[@believers378]

Do more vlogs with your team please 🙏🥺

[@egguu663]

ようこそ日本🇯🇵へ❗️

[@wantfeel534]

let's go team USA 🔥🔥🔥

[@cristophercornejo2057]

we need more vlog videosssssssssssss

[@anjflores7819]

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

[@kloselu4961]

Fire 🔥🔥

[@daisyThs]

I adore Tj 🥰

[@tarzan2441]

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

[@alpi3837]

It seems that these journeys take too much time so Bruno is kinda right about this tight schedule

[@chrissaligan4941]

Well VNL should be an avenue for new players to improve and prove their worth but for some reason in this olympic cycle, fivb gave more weight and points to VNL which would have an impact to the rankings so teams have no choice but to engage their senior players.

[@mylesgarcia4625]

@@chrissaligan4941 Well, yes and no. Because of the int'l travel, that's why the teams have a larger pool to alternate their players. Plus, 14 come to every host city, so they have to use everyone. Am surprised though that WIlfrido Leon (POL), Matt Anderson (USA) and Zaitsev (ITA) didn't play in the earlier rounds. Maybe those guys will show up at the VNL finals in Bologna? Plus, they will have the World Championships to look forward to in September. Of course, the Russians are not playing this year. Thank God.

[@cupidok2768]

Who is that guy in that left

[@gissneric]

At least put them on business class if they're traveling long flights.