Siena men’s lacrosse coach Liam Gleason is in critical condition after suffering a serious head injury in a fall at his home in Halfmoon on Sunday afternoon. Police dispatch records show that emergency responders were called around 4 p.m., and CPR was administered as Gleason was transported to a local hospital.
In a statement released Monday, the college urged the campus community to keep the longtime coach and his family in their thoughts. “We ask that you keep Coach Gleason and his family in your thoughts and prayers,” the school said, noting the gravity of the incident.
Gleason, a 41-year-old graduate of the University at Albany, has led the Saints for seven seasons. His influence on the program—and on the broader lacrosse community—has been widely acknowledged. Taking over after four consecutive losing seasons, he rebuilt the team’s culture and momentum, guiding Siena to the 2023 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championship, their first title in nearly a decade.
A Respected Leader and Mentor
Colleagues across Siena athletics expressed shock and deep concern. “I’m heartbroken over what I’ve heard,” said Siena women’s basketball coach Terry Primm during a media availability on Monday. “We’re going to stay hopeful. He’s an incredible guy doing an incredible job with his team this year. I’ve drawn inspiration from him over the years.”
Gleason’s coaching philosophy has long been rooted in mentorship and player experience—values he credits to his former coach and longtime mentor, Scott Marr, now head of the Albany Great Danes men’s lacrosse. Their teams faced each other in last year’s NCAA Tournament. “Scott and I both really motivate through love and passion,” Gleason said earlier this year. “I want lacrosse to be the best part of everybody’s day.”
His recent recognition as the Eastern College Athletic Conference 2025 Division I Men’s Lacrosse Coach of the Year underscores his trajectory as one of the sport’s notable rising leaders.
A Career Marked by Impact
A Long Island native, Gleason’s career has spanned both Division I and Division II athletics. After beginning at Adelphi, he transferred to UAlbany, where he helped the Great Danes reach the NCAA quarterfinals in 2007. His coaching journey later included a successful stint as a UAlbany assistant, where he contributed to six consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and the program’s only semifinal run in 2018.
He is married to Jaclyn, a former UAlbany soccer player, and the couple are parents to three children.
Community Hopeful as Investigation Continues
As of Monday, Gleason remained hospitalized, with no additional details released on his condition. State Police continue to investigate the incident, though no foul play is suspected.
Students, alumni, and lacrosse supporters have flooded social media with messages of hope, many highlighting Gleason’s dedication to his athletes and his unwavering positivity. One Siena senior wrote, “Coach G believes in us even when we don’t believe in ourselves. We’re praying hard for him.”
For now, the Siena community waits, unified by concern for a coach whose leadership has shaped a generation of players—and whose recovery they continue to pray for.
