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American volleyball player and beach volleyball player
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Male
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Birth:
24 August 1989(Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA)
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Punahou School
Stanford University
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Erik Thomas Shoji (born August 24, 1989) is an American volleyball player, member of the United States men's national volleyball team, bronze medalist of the 2018 World Championship, gold medalist of the 2014 World League and 2015 World Cup, two–time NORCECA Champion (2013, 2017). On club level, he plays for Polish team ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle.
Personal life
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.
Sporting achievements
Clubs
- CEV Cup
- National championships
Youth national team
Individual awards
- 2007: FIVB U19 World Championship – Best Digger
- 2008: NORCECA U21 Championship – Best Receiver
- 2008: NORCECA U21 Championship – Best Defender
- 2008: NORCECA U21 Championship – Best Libero
- 2015: FIVB World Cup – Best Libero
- 2019: FIVB Nations League – Best Libero