Shaker head coach Greg Sheeler is shown during an October 2025 game against Shenendehowa. (Jim Franco/Times Union)
Shaker football coach Greg Sheeler joins the Section 2 Sports Podcast this week to discuss the upcoming 2026 season for the Blue Bison, including its season-opening game this Friday at Niskayuna. In addition, Times Union high school sports expert James Allen joins to show to discuss the overall outlook for the 2026 Section 2 football season and other hot topics around the Capital Region high school sports scene. Watch this week's episode
About the show With host Sean Martin, the Section 2 Sports Podcast provides a weekly look at Section 2 sports. We strive to highlight stories focusing on teams, coaches and the student-athletes from around the Capital Region. Also, veteran Times Union high school sports reporter James Allen makes regular appearances. New editions come out on Wednesdays. Find the show on YouTube, and follow it on X and Instagram. About the host Sean Martin has covered high school sports for the Times Union for decades, primarily focusing on football, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, and track and field. He has been a podcast host since 2021, and is currently the host of the Section 2 Sports Podcast and a co-host of Fantasy Baseball NOW. Martin has written two books: "Dear Liam & Noah: Letters From Daddy," and "The 3 Bulls." The "Section 2 Sports Podcast" is an independent show and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to NYSPHSAA Section 2 or its member schools. Subscribe There’s more to Albany with the Times Union. Subscribe today for just 25¢. This article originally published at 'Section 2 Sports Podcast' previews the 2026 high school football season.