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The Indy Ignite are a professional volleyball team. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, they are a member of the Pro Volleyball Federation.

Ignite Co-Founder Jim Schumacher Named to IBJ's Prestigious Indiana 250 List

July 23, 2025 - Indy Ignite co-founder Jim Schumacher is among 60 new additions to the Indianapolis Business Journal's annual list of the most influential business and community leaders in the state. The prestigious list was announced by the IBJ today. The Indiana 250 list, which includes leaders from both the public and private sectors, is compiled by executives, editors and newsroom staff from IBJ Media's three news brands - Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and The Indiana Lawyer - following a months-long process ... Full Story

Indy Ignite Hire New Head Coach

July 2, 2025 - FISHERS, Ind. - Indy Ignite announced Wednesday that the team has named Lauren Bertolacci as head coach. Bertolacci was recently the head coach of Swiss Volley powerhouse Viteos NUC and is the head coach of the Swiss Women's National Team, which won the championship of the CEV Volleyball European Silver League last weekend for the first time in history. A native Australian, Bertolacci brings a decade of elite coaching experience and a legacy of international success to the Indy Ignite. She is widely regarded as one of the... Full Story

Indy Ignite Begin Search for New Head Coach

May 19, 2025 - FISHERS, Ind. - Indy Ignite Pro Volleyball announced Monday that Head Coach George Padjen will not return to the franchise for the 2026 season. Padjen resigned last week, following the end of the Ignite's 2025 inaugural season, which culminated with the Ignite finishing as the runner-up to the Orlando Valkyries in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. Padjen cited a desire to spend more with family as a reason for his resignation, which will take effect immediately. "It's been an unforgettable inaugural season wi... Full Story

Upon Review, It's Unanimous: Ignite Had Great First Season

May 16, 2025 - FISHERS, Ind. - A few days removed from the end of a magnificent inaugural season, Indy Ignite players, coaches and officials can look back with a smile on their Pro Volleyball Federation runner-up finish. They can also look ahead to a bright future for the fledgling franchise. The Ignite came within one victory of claiming the PVF championship, surviving the grueling 28-match regular season and entering the playoffs as the lowest-seeded team. They knocked off defending league champion and No. 1 seed Omaha in the semifina... Full Story

• Ignite Co-Founder Jim Schumacher Named to IBJ's Prestigious Indiana 250 List - July 23, 2025
  
• Indy Ignite Hire New Head Coach - July 2, 2025
  
• Indy Ignite Begin Search for New Head Coach - May 19, 2025
  
• Upon Review, It's Unanimous: Ignite Had Great First Season - May 16, 2025
  
• Lilly Supports Community Engagement Through Sponsorship of Indy Ignite's Inaugural Season - May 16, 2025
  
• Not the Ending They Wanted, But Ignite Take Pride in PVF Runner-Up Finish - May 11, 2025
  
• It's the Million Dollar Question, Can Ignite Complete Run to PVF Championship? - May 10, 2025
  
• PVF Championship Finals, Here We Come! Ignite Win Semifinal Thriller - May 10, 2025
  
• It's Go Time for Ignite in PVF Championship Semifinals - May 9, 2025
  
• Ignite Firing up to Show Their Stuff in PVF Championship - May 7, 2025
  
• Ignite's Hilley Named PVF Setter of the Year - May 7, 2025
  
• Ignite's Hilley, Tealer Earn PVF All-League First Team Honors - May 6, 2025
  
• Taylor's Bakery Hosting Ignite Playoffs Sendoff Thursday Morning - May 5, 2025
  
• Ignite Use Regular-Season Finale as Tune-Up for PVF Playoffs - May 4, 2025
  
• Final Home Match Helps Ignite Prepare for Rigors of Postseason - May 1, 2025
  
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League: Pro Volleyball Federation
Home: Indianapolis, Indiana
Class: Volleyball
Website: Indy Ignite site
Schedule: Full Indy Ignite Schedule

Sun., May 11	L	Indy 1 at Orlando 3 (Championship; Henderson, NV)	Final
Fri., May 9	W	Indy 3 at Omaha 2 (Playoff; Henderson, NV)	Final
Sat., May 3	L	Indy 1 at San Diego 3	Final
Thu., May 1	L	Atlanta 3 at Indy 2	Final
Sun., Apr 27	W	San Diego 1 at Indy 3	Final
Fri., Apr 25	L	Orlando 3 at Indy 1	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Indy Ignite Schedule and Results

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• Indy Eleven (USL) - Indianapolis, Indiana
  
• Indy Fuel (ECHL) - Indianapolis, Indiana
  
• Kokomo Jackrabbits (Northwoods) - Kokomo, Indiana
  
• Noblesville Boom (G League) - Indianapolis, Indiana
  
• Indianapolis (USLSL) - Indianapolis, Indiana
  

• Indy Ignite hire Swiss Women's National Team coach to lead club - PVF Daily Journal (July 4)
  
• New head coach for Indy Ignite announced - PVF Indianapliis Recorder (July 4)
  
• Swiss Women's National Team's Lauren Bertolacci to coach Indy Ignite - PVF Indianapolis Star (July 2)
  
• Indy Ignite announces new head coach for 2026 season - PVF WTHR (July 2)
  
• George Padjen resigns as Indy Ignite volleyball coach - PVF Indianapolis Star (May 19)
  
• Orlando Valkyries claim Pro Volleyball Federation championship and $1 million team prize - PVF Osceola News Gazette (May 13)
  
• Indy Ignite drop PVF championship match to Orlando - PVF WTHR (May 12)
  
• PVF championship: Indy Ignite falls in championship match to Orlando - PVF Indianapolis Star (May 12)
  
• Indy Ignite beats top seed Omaha Supernovas in 5 sets - PVF WTHR (May 10)
  
• Indy Ignite beats top seed Omaha Supernovas in 5 sets, moves onto finals of PVF Championship - PVF WTHR (May 10)
  
• Omaha Supernovas' bid for PVF title repeat falls short - PVF Omaha World-Herald (May 10)
  
• Sydney Hilley wins PVF Setter of the Year with Indy Ignite - PVF WTHR (May 8)
  
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