MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Robert Morris senior Sam Colón has been named to the inaugural class for the Coach Liam Gleason Humanitarian Award. Seventy-seven NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Student Athletes and Kennedy Gleason, daughter of Coach Liam Gleason, are the 2026 recipients of the award. 

The award, established in January 2026 by family members, former coaches, and friends close to Liam, honors its inaugural group of recipients exemplifying leadership, unwavering support for teammates and staff, outstanding sportsmanship, and meaningful community involvement.

Each NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Program selected a student-athlete from their team to receive the Liam Gleason Humanitarian Award at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Voted on by players, coaches, and staff, this honor is awarded to the individual on the roster whose teammates most aspire to emulate. 

Coach Gleason, who was the men's lacrosse coach at Siena, tragically passed away on Dec. 3, 2025. The 10th head coach in Siena men's lacrosse history, Coach Gleason was the 2025 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Coach of the Year. He guided the Saints to the program's fourth MAAC Tournament Championship, an overall record of 11-5, and a share of the MAAC regular-season title with a 7-1 league mark. A former assistant at Siena, Coach Gleason returned as head coach in June 2018.

"Sam is a joy to be around and is an amazing teammate," said head coach Craig McDonald. "He is selfless and is always putting others in front of himself.  His positive impact is felt by everyone around him through his great positive energy, humor, big smile and love for others."

The program will provide the opportunity for Coach Gleason's legacy to live on for years to come, something for his family and children to witness. "Being a light in the world means spreading kindness, love, and positivity to those around you – helping dispel darkness and negativity. Simple acts of compassion can illuminate the lives of others and inspire them to do the same. Liam was that light in the world, and even though his physical presence is gone, his light continues to shine," said Sue Gleason, Coach Gleason's mother. 

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