 Coleman won a Cork Intermediate Championship title in 1975 after Ballinhassig's 3-12 to 2-05 defeat of Blackrock in the final.After one season in the Cork Senior Championship, Ballinhassig regraded to intermediate level and secured a second title in 1977 after a five-point victory over Ballyhea.Coleman's side failed in their attempt to secure a third intermediate title after a 1-14 to 1-06 defeat by Cloughduv in the 1983 final.