2026 brought unforgettable plays and record-breaking moments—and 2027 has even more in store. This offseason, we're building the excitement and energy around the 2027 Major League Volleyball season by celebrating our returning players and newest additions to Indy. This week's Summer Spotlight features Lydia Martyn, who's entering her third season with Indy Ignite.
Summer Spotlight Series: Lydia Martyn
❌ The Defender
Middle Blocker | Anderson, South Carolina | Oklahoma
I can’t wait to continue building something special together! Thank you for believing in us and bringing the energy every step of the way!
🎖️ The Highlight Reel
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- .324 Career Hitting Percentage at Oklahoma Ranks in Top 5
- Tallied 86 Blocks, 301 Kills, and a .356 Hitting Percentage Over Two Seasons with Indy
- 2026 MLV All-Star and 2026 MLV Middle Blocker of the Year
- Signed with Indy Ignite in December 2024
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✨ Fast Facts
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- Top Three Match Day Essentials: Worship Session in the Car, Q-Collar, Blaze Pizza
- Volleyball Myth I'd Like to Break: Middles Cannot Play Back Row Defense
- One Thing People May Not Know About Me: I love to go to estate sales
- Biggest Influence on My Volleyball Game: Honestly, lots of hours watching USA Volleyball on YouTube
- Favorite Restaurant to Go to in Fishers: Crave Cookies
- One Show I'd Watch for the Rest of My Life: Survivor
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IN THE NEWS
Lydia’s advocacy for protecting athletes’ brains and improving brain health was recently featured in an ESPN article. She shared how eye-tracking technology has impacted her game out on the court while helping support her overall brain health.
READ THE ARTICLELearn about more Indy Ignite players in our Summer Spotlight Series here.