Liam Gleason, the lacrosse coach for the Siena University Saints, died, the school announced on December 3, 2025. He was just 41, and his death came shortly after an accident at home, according to police. The university confirmed that a funeral service will be held for Gleason.
In a statement, Siena President Chuck Seifert called Gleason’s death a “sudden, senseless loss.”
“A sudden, senseless loss carries a kind of pain that defies understanding,” Seifert said. “It’s hard to imagine anyone more universally loved and admired than Liam. Our community was blessed by Coach Gleason’s life.”
We are heartbroken to share the tragic news of the passing of men’s lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason
All are welcome to join us for a funeral service Saturday at 11 AM at the UHY Center
We love you, Coach 💚💛
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— Siena Saints (@SienaSaints) December 3, 2025
As colleagues and fans mourn him, learn what happened to the late Coach Gleason here.
Gleason was best known as the lacrosse coach for Siena University. He led the team over the past seven seasons to its success, including at a MAAC championship earlier this year. This was the Saints’ first conference title in more than a decade.
As a native of Shoreham-Wading River, Long Island, Gleason played high school lacrosse and played Division II at Adelphi University before transferring to Albany. There, he helped the school get to the 2007 NCAA quarterfinals.
