Jy-mel Coleman (born 13 October 1988) is assistant coach of Halifax Panthers, and a former Jamaican international rugby league footballer who has played as a or for a number of clubs.
Background Coleman was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He is of Jamaican heritage.zerotackle profile
His brother Jermaine Coleman is a fellow Jamaican international.
Playing career Club career Coleman began his career at the London Skolars in 2010
He played for the York City Knights in 2003.
Coleman returned to play for the Skolars between 2010 and 2011.
He moved to the Keighley Cougars for 2011 and 2012.
Coleman moved to the Dewsbury Rams for 2013.
He played for the Hemel Stags between 2013 and 2015.Coleman makes Hemel switch
Coleman returned to play for the London Skolars, staying at the club between 2016 and 2019.
He played for the Gateshead Thunder in 2019.
Coleman again returned to play for the London Skolars in 2019 through to 2021.JY-MEL COLEMAN RETURNS TO SKOLARS
He left to play for Hunslet in 2021.Hunslet profileHunslet make double signing
International career Coleman represented Great Britain Students in 2010.Knights' Matt Garside wins Great Britain Students squad call-up
He made his international debut for Jamaica in 2011 against South Africa.
In 2022 Coleman was named in the Jamaica squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Coaching career Coleman joined the London Broncos in 2022 as the assistant coach under his brother Jermaine Coleman.Jy-mel Coleman "thrilled" to be part of Broncos' new era as Assistant Coach Both he and his brother were sacked in May 2022 following poor performances and results.Club statement – Jermaine and Jy-mel Coleman
References
External links London Broncos profile Jamaica profile