Kolman was the 2019 International Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) Men’s World Overall Champion and is a two-time alumnus of the ULM kinesiology program, earning a bachelor’s degree in 2016 and a master’s degree in 2017.
Kolman has previously served as the head coach for the Chilean Olympic Committee from 2019-2020 and is the current chairman of the IWWF Athlete Commission. He is the 2024 and 2021 European Trick Champion and the 2021 and 2014 European Overall Champion.
“I am very excited to be the new coach of the ULM Water Ski team,” said Kolman. “I was part of the ULM Water Ski team from August 2012 to December 2017. During my time at ULM as a student-athlete and a graduate assistant, we won five national championships. My time at ULM laid the foundation for me to become the 2019 World Overall Champion. I believe that I can lead the team to a bright future and bring the 30th national championship to Monroe, La.”
"We are confident that his leadership will propel our team to new heights. As he onboards, the ULM Water Ski team is on a flight path to their next championship," said Dr. Valerie S. Fields.
Kolman thanked the ULM Water Ski Team Booster Club, Dr. Valerie Fields, and all the current team members for their support. He will be softly onboarding into his new role until he begins in his official capacity in September 2025.
For more information about the ULM Water Ski team, visit https://www.ulm.edu/recserv/waterski.html