Babson College

Jon Coleman was hired as an assistant men's ice hockey coach at Babson College in January 2025. 

Coleman returns to Babson for his second stint as an assistant coach after working with Rice and the Beavers from 2015-18. During this three seasons in Babson Park, the Green and White won more than 66 percent of its games (49-24-9) and reached the 2016 New England Hockey Conference (NEHC) final. Additionally, Coleman helped develop 11 players that earned all-conference honors over his three seasons on staff. 

"We are excited to have Jon rejoin our program," commented Rice. "He is a great coach who will provide an immediate and positive impact to this year's team. Jon is an elite tactical and developmental coach, and his prior experience as a member of Babson hockey will ensure his transition is smooth arriving mid-year.  This is a huge addition for our current team and players as we prepare for the second half of our season.  It is a great day for our program!"

In addition to his time at Babson, Coleman spent four seasons as an assistant coach at nearby Bentley University from 2018-22. The Falcons, who won 17 games in both 2018-19 and 2019-20, reached the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Hockey Conference playoffs three times during his tenure. 

A four-year standout and two-time All-American selection at Boston University from 1993-97, Coleman tallied 114 points in 118 contests. The Terriers won 121 games, made four consecutive Division I Frozen Four appearances, and captured the program's fourth national title in 1995.

Coleman, who was selected by the Detroit Red Wings with the 48th pick of the 1993 National Hockey League (NHL) Entry Draft, completed a 13-year professional career in 2010. He played five seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL) between 1997-04 and spent eight seasons playing in Europe.

Additionally, Coleman's father Dave served as the head men's ice hockey coach at Babson from 1966-68.