Michael Coleman

Tyler

Sports Director at KLTV-TV (Tyler, TX)

sports anchor/host. Michael Coleman Show. ESPN-KC SIU graduate. Coffeyville Red Raven HOF. public speaker. husband of breast cancer survivor.

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UT Tyler baseball coach says support from administration contributes to team’s success

4 days ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - UT Tyler’s baseball team is hoping to bring home a national championship. Coach Brent Porche praises the school’s administration for how the school supports the sports teams. “I mean I’ve been here for, this is my ninth year and you know coming in the culture of success was already there. You know in division three, Dr. Howard Patterson who hired me, he did a tremendous job of hiring a lot of really good coaches.
UT Tyler softball team returns home after winning 2nd national championship

1 week ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The UT Tyler softball team has returned home from their most important road trip. The defending two-time national champs were greeted by love and joy after sweeping Tampa in the DIV II CWS. The repeat hasn’t happened since 1997-98. “I am so excited for the players to get the, to put in all that hard work, put all those hours of schoolwork and softball work.
Overton Mustangs baseball state-bound, facing Burton Friday

1 week ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Overton Mustangs baseball team is state bound in the semifinals. They’ll play Burton on Friday. Unfortunately, because of the storms they were forced to work out at Cumberland, but they’re used to being flexible. “We’re used to having to do different things throughout the week at a small school. We have a lot of kids going in different directions,” said Coach Chris Cook. “So we’re always, you know, kind of... what is the word I’m looking for?
‘She doesn’t give up’: Parents of UT Tyler softball right fielder proud of her determination

2 weeks ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Parents of UT Tyler’s right fielder Ka’lyn Watson saw their daughter play a great game in the regionals. Their pride was evident in their voices. “I just love to see my daughter play, I’ve always been her number one fan, and I always will be,” said Felicia Watson. “And I’ve been with her since day one.”Her performance Monday night was strong. “Her performance was outstanding. I couldn’t ask for anything else. Nothing bug God. God I give God all the glory and all the praises.
‘Keep building, keep fighting’ coach says during Tyler High baseball banquet

1 month ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - At the Tyler high baseball banquet, coach Seth Gibson praised his team and says the future is brighter. There was also recognition for a former Lion baseball player, Eli Sanchez, who was tragically killed last summer. Two players were awarded scholarships from the Every Last Inning foundation--ELI. Coach Gibson on his team’s future:“Just keep building building and building, build a foundation. You cannot win right off the bat you gotta get out there and go through it.
Whitehouse tennis player headed to Howard Payne University

1 month ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) - Among the six signings at Whitehouse, tennis player Luke Fleming has decided to go to Howard Payne University in Brownwood. It’s been over two decades since a tennis player from Whitehouse has received a tennis scholarship. “First in 25 years ... it’s an honor. We have a great program here. Great coaches. And just aspire to be like them. Pretty much learned the sport a lot on my own a lot of long nights, hard work and just my faith and character,” Fleming said.
‘They have a great program’: Huntington’s Anderson signs with Texas State University

1 month ago | kltv.com | Kyle Owens |Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KTRE) - Former Huntington Devilette Kyra Anderson is continuing her education and basketball career at Texas State University after spending one year at Tyler Junior College. Anderson signed with Texas State on Monday. Anderson says she thinks she can make an impact for the Bobcats right away. “They have a great program. I think I can come in and make an impact on the team as is,” Anderson said.
Athlete overcomes fibular hemimelia to join TJC Apaches football

1 month ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Spring ball for the Apaches came to an end this past Thursday, with the annual spring game. While their spring was a success, heading into fall, they have some goals set out. “That’s the big thing -- we’re coaching how we do things a lot. We’re coaching basic principles right here,” said TJC Football Coach Tanner Jacobson. One Apache is already experiencing success, and it has nothing to do with scoring touchdowns.
Grace High School hosts signing day for seniors

1 month ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Two young women at Grace High School will no longer be teammates, as next year, they’ll face each other on the softball field in college; a third is heading to school to play volleyball. Macie Mathis signed Wednesday with East Texas Baptist University, and Kat Neal signed with the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. “Oh it’s very exciting. She’s joked about hitting me in the batters box next year, but it’s very exciting. It’s nice.
Tyler Junior College hosting tennis nationals

1 month ago | kltv.com | Michael Coleman

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - TJC will host the nationals under new coach Micah Avance, replacing Dash Connell who now heads up Liberty University’s tennis program. Avance says she feels good about the transition. “The transition has been great, you know, kind of hit the ground running and it was kind of an unexpected thing that happened. Chris and I I think we’re just like, ‘OK let’s go, let’s step in and see what we can do,’ and so kind of business as usual.