Siena University lacrosse coach Liam Gleasondied just days after sufferinga fall at his home, the Franciscan university in New York's capital region announced Wednesday.
The 41-year-old'sunexpected deathcameseven months after he ledthe Loudonville, New York, school to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) title, Siena's first league championship since 2014.
"Siena University is profoundly saddened to share the tragic news of the passing of men's lacrosse head coachLiam Gleason,"read astatement from the school,located5 miles northof Albany.
"Coach Gleason, who had just turned 41 this past Friday, passed away Wednesday following injuries sustained Sunday in an accident at home," the statement said.
There were multiple 911 calls on Sunday afternoon from a home in Clifton Park, at an address matching Gleason's publicly listed residence, reporting a "fall downstairs," according to dispatch recordings and Clifton Park Fire Department records.
Gleason had led Siena for seven seasons and was theMAAC's 2025 coach of the year.
"A sudden, senseless loss carries a kind of pain that defies understanding," Siena 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," Seifert said.
Gleason is survived by parents Kevin and Susan, brother Brendan, wife Jaclyn and their three children — daughter Kennedy and sons Penn and Tate.
Gleason played college lacrosse at Division II Adelphi University and nearby rival University at Albany.
"From a standout student-athlete to a dedicated member of the coaching staff, Liam poured his heart into the Capital Region lacrosse community and left an indelible mark o everyone he met,"UAlbany said in a statement. "His passion, leadership and friendship will be deeply missed."
His funeral is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Siena'sUHY Center.
