Liam Gleason, the celebrated head coach of the Siena University men’s lacrosse team, has died at the age of 41 following injuries he sustained in a tragic fall at his home on Sunday. The university confirmed the devastating news on Wednesday, leaving the collegiate sports world in mourning.
- Fast Fact: Who: Liam Gleason, decorated Siena University Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach.
- Fast Fact: Age: 41.
- Fast Fact: Cause of Death: Injuries sustained from an accidental fall at his home.
- Fast Fact: Recent Success: Named 2025 MAAC Coach of the Year and led the Saints to their first conference title in a decade.
A Celebrated Legacy
In his seven seasons at the helm, Gleason transformed the Siena Saints program, culminating in a remarkable 2025 season where he was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Coach of the Year. He led the team to its first MAAC championship title since 2014, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in the university’s athletic history. Before his coaching career, Gleason was a standout player at both Adelphi University and the University at Albany.
An Outpouring of Grief
Tributes have poured in from across the community, highlighting the profound impact Gleason had on his players and colleagues. “A sudden, senseless loss carries a kind of pain that defies understanding,” Siena President Chuck Seifert said in a heartfelt statement. “It’s hard to imagine anyone more universally loved and admired than Liam. Our community was blessed by Coach Gleason’s life.”
His former university, UAlbany, also released a statement: “His passion, leadership and friendship will be deeply missed.” Gleason is survived by his wife, Jaclyn, and their three young children, daughter Kennedy and sons Penn and Tate.
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