What Happened to Liam Gleason?
Liam Gleason, the head coach of Siena men’s lacrosse, died at age 41 after suffering a traumatic brain injury in an accidental fall at his home. The accident happened on a Sunday afternoon, and he was rushed to Albany Medical Center and he passed away three days later, surrounded by family, players, and members of the Capital Region lacrosse community. Siena Saints (@SienaSaints) shared on X that they are heartbroken to announce the tragic passing of men's lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason.
Liam Gleason was injured when he fell down a flight of stairs at his home, suffering a severe head injury that led to his death days later. First responders performed CPR at the scene before he was transported by ambulance to Albany Medical Center, where the lacrosse community quickly rallied around his family with hospital visits, messages, and a fundraising effort to help with medical and family expenses. Siena University announced his passing in a heartbreaking statement describing it as a “sudden, senseless loss” and noting how widely loved and respected he was on campus and across the wider lacrosse world.
How Did Liam Gleason Die?
Liam Gleason died from complications of a traumatic brain injury sustained in that home fall, specifically after tumbling down stairs and striking his head. New York State Police and local reports confirmed that he suffered a significant head injury in the incident, received CPR, and remained hospitalized before ultimately succumbing to his injuries. TLN (@LacrosseNetwork) shared on X that Siena Lacrosse announced the tragic passing of head coach Liam Gleason, 41, who died Wednesday from injuries sustained in an accident at his home on Sunday.
His family chose to make him an organ donor, and hospital staff, Siena players, and UAlbany representatives lined the hallway for an emotional “honor walk” as he was taken to surgery, a detail that says a lot about the kind of teammate and human being people felt he was.
Liam Gleason Legacy
Liam Gleason leaves behind a powerful legacy as a coach who turned Siena into a conference champion, a mentor who poured into his players, and a family man devoted to his wife, Jaclyn and their three children. In seven seasons as Siena’s head coach, he led the Saints to a MAAC championship and their first NCAA Tournament appearance in more than a decade, building on earlier success as a Siena assistant and as a player and coach at nearby UAlbany.
Former players have called him one of the best coaches they ever had, and tributes from Siena officials describe him as “universally loved,” emphasizing not just the wins and titles, but the way he made Siena — and the wider lacrosse community a better place to be.
Disclaimer:
This article about Liam Gleason’s death is based on publicly reported information and official statements and is intended for news and tribute purposes only. It should not be treated as legal, medical, or investigative reporting. Details may evolve, so readers should consult primary news and institutional sources for the latest updates.
