 On 30 August 2003, Coleman won an All-Ireland medal as Kilkenny were defeated by 1-21 to 0-23 in the final.In 2013, Coleman returned to the Cork intermediate team as captain.On 7 January 2003, Coleman made his first appearance for the Cork senior hurling team as goalkeeper in a 4-12 to 1-07 defeat of Blackrock in a challenge match at Páirc Uí Rinn.