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Siena Saints men’s lacrosse coach Liam Gleason died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home, the school announced Wednesday. He was 41 years old.
With Gleason at the helm, Siena went to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship game and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament during the 2025 season.
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Siena men’s lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died at age 41. (Carlisle Stockton/Stockton Photo)
“Sudden, senseless loss carries a kind of pain that defies understanding,” Siena University President Chuck Seifert said in a statement. “It’s hard to imagine anyone more universally loved and admired than Liam. Our community was blessed by Coach Gleason’s life.”
Gleason’s family started a GoFundMe to help “ease the burden” of his wife and three children as they navigate the tragedy.
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Siena men’s lacrosse coach Liam Gleason coaches his team. (Carlisle Stockton/Stockton Photo)
“The Gleason family has suffered the most unimaginable tragedy: Liam suffered a traumatic brain injury,” the GoFundMe said. “Anyone who knows him knows what a light he is in this world. Liam is the best father, husband, brother, son, brother-in-law, uncle, coach and friend. His heart is as big as his 6’5 height, and the love he gives to those around him is immeasurable.
“Liam’s wife, Jaclyn, and their three beautiful children, Kennedy, Penn and Tate, who now face a long road of emotional and financial challenges in the weeks, months and years ahead.”
Gleason coached at Siena for the past seven seasons and was named conference Coach of the Year in the MAAC and Eastern College Athletic Conference last season. Siena went 11-5 overall and earned its first national ranking in 14 years.
The New York native played college lacrosse at the University at Albany.
Siena men’s lacrosse coach Liam Gleason hugs an employee. (Carlisle Stockton/Stockton Photo)
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Officials said his funeral will be Saturday on the Siena campus.
