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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It's funny the Erik appears as the short guy and when other people walks past he is still significantly taller than most
He's 6 ft tall which is already tall for the average height but short for men's volleyball haha
Imagine being a regular size human and ending up surrounded by an entire team of giants volleyball players for 13 hours xD
"I'm super excited about these economy class seats" - tall tales form Garrett 🤣🤣🤣 Good luck this week!!! Go TeamUSA!
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! :)
We NEED more vlogs! (If possible)
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!
Love the video! ❤️ You and Kyle Ensing reacting would be awesome, pleaseee!
It is so cool that the USA guys love to be on the camera hahaha nobody shy
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 🍀
Welcome to Osaka!!!
the scream i screamt when i saw TJ Defalco … my favorite volleyball player 🤭🤭
yes i stopped mid video to comment that 😂😂 and i screamed again when i saw Kyle Ensing 😁
And Micah! Glad to see him there! 🎉♥️
My favourite team USA🇺🇲🇺🇲 Good luck👍👍👍
Thanks Erik for taking us with you! I hope you all get some rest and have a great experience in Osaka! 😊🏐💥
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!!
It can be challenging for sure but Japan is amazing!
So happy to see your channel. Thank you for showing us some behind the scenes. Best of luck in Osaka leg! Go Team USA! 💪
Thank you for the video!! Love the vlogs, been waiting for a new video to pop up :)
so nice seeing this kind of vlog, thanks Erik!!
Looking forward for more travel vlogs with Team USA. Good luck Erik and the rest of the team! 🏆
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 :)
Yes yes yes! We're craving for more of these, Erik!
yey vlogs with Team USA! 💃 loved it, thank you for sharing, Erik! and good luck in Osaka! ✨️
Thank you for the video! Amazing content and greetings from Bulgaria!
loved this video!! thank you for always posting this kind of stuff
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.
I LOVE YOUR VLOGS!!! TEAM USA fans in the Philippines have been waiting for thiiisss!!!!
Thank you for this, I finally got to see my Micah! Good luck team! ♥️
Thank you so much for the KZhead 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✊✨
Been waiting for this type of your journey vlog 🥳🥳🥳
Super vlog Lots of love ❤️to team Usa🇺🇸From Poland🇵🇱 Good to see Micah again, good luck in Osaka💪
Garrett's pronounciation of Shumai was unexpectedly good!
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!❤
this is what i've been waiting for!👏🏻
We definitely need more vlogs and longer vlogs love them and u
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
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!
Enjoy watching the vlog! Thanks for sharing the shots of teammates.
more vlogs with the national team please!! 😍
Thank you Erik! I miss seeing USA play since the Olympics. Also, Micah is so handsome as usual. 💕🌷
Yeheyy Finally a new video from the Best Libero!
Thanks Erik, love the behind the scenes stuff. Nice work on your personal performance in Sofia!
Thank you!
I don't know if other players like these vlogs, but I love!
congratulations guys ur doing so well. love u all.
So nice seeing you again,have a wonderful tripGood luck and God bless Team USA. from Phils.
Awesome vlog Erik!!! A must have ramen 🍜 after long flight 😂 GO USA!!!!!! 🇺🇸
So looong trip!!!
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!
Nice vlog 😆 Good luck, Team USA! 😁
Good luck team USA!! My ultimate team 🇺🇸🤩
im so happy i managed to take a pic with you in Bulgaria!
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!
you NEED to keep making videos like this!
My favourite team USA🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️ Best of luck👍👍👍 Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳
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
Good Luck Indeed... We're Counting on You Team USA🇺🇸
Hi Erick, i'm so happy watching your vlogs, please make another vlog with team USA during VNL. Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩
I almost think you forget your KZhead 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!
Me encantan tus vídeos eres el mejor :)
A super duper fan from Philippines. The best of luck on VNL teamUSA🥰🥰
now after watching stranger things this makes me calm at least. need more of usa mvt vlogs thank you!
Lesss gooooo I wish I was you right now that's so cool🔥🔥I wanna become professional to play against all these awesome players
I miss micah, matt and max in USA mens Vball huhu and finally micah is back ❤👏
I have tickets for the games in Italy. I can't wait to see Team USA!
Love from BULGARIA🇧🇬🇧🇬
goodluck for the quarter final team USA!!
the kind of vlog we need🫶🏼🙆🏻♀️
Micah’s back wohooo!!
Micah’s back!!! 😍😍😍
I like this vlog, thank you😊😊
🍻😘 cheers to a long safe trip & goodluck guys👍
Happy July 4th! Long live America 🇵🇱❤🇺🇸
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!
btw my bebe is Micah🔒 (woaahhh), Aaron💋, Jendryk🤢, TJ(🥵), Jake Hanes🥺, Thomas(😘), Garrett(♥️), & Tyler😚
Do more vlogs with your team please 🙏🥺
Welcome to Japan ！🇯🇵 I'm going to see a Volleyball game in Osaka！ Incidentally,l live in Kyoto ⛩
Finally!!! 🥹🎉
a new vlog
Hope u can have a reunion video with your Zaksa teammates wearing your national team t-shirts hehe
Awesome. Go team USA 🇺🇸
Let’s go US team!!! 😍❤️
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
We need more vlog❤️❤️
Love DeFalco cameos in this!!
Wish you best of luck for the rest of vnl and also more videos in Japan please
Nice Vlog!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
MICAH!!! WE'VE MISSED YOUUU!. HUHUHUU
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 :) )
I would love to see Japan's players cameo🤣❤️
love the video, hoping in VNL 2023 you are included to play in the philippines. will surely watch :)
Be safe in every game 🙏🤞
let's go team USA 🔥🔥🔥
Fantástico equipo el de USA .Saludos desde el norte de México
Fire 🔥🔥
Omg moustache mullet guy! Ive missed him
Is that tonkotsu ramen? The ramen looks delicious!
It was good!
Brutal day, but you guys have been so solid in games. Flights gave ya times to catch up on Stranger Things 😎
Micah is back!!!!!!
شكرا لمشاركتك هذا فيديو معنا استمتع حقا لمشاهدت لعبك و فيديواتك 💜
I just flew to Tokyo a couple days ago and I also had to layover in Frankfurt lol
Finally Micah is there. Good luck 🍀 and as long as Stahl won’t play you guys will be good.
Good luck to all usa 🇺🇸 team ! And grab medal 🏅 back home ! Love you all
Saw you end of May right at one of the bars on top of the international place in Waikiki. Supposed to say hi but was shy. lol
Awwww bummer I wish you had said hello! But yes was grabbing dinner and a drink with a friend! Hope you had fun!