About Us
Established in 2011 by Dr. Selena E. Budge, Stability Enhancement Systems creates comprehensive and easily consumable sports medicine that enables athletes to perform at the highest level while significantly reducing their risk of injury.
We are dedicated to reducing injury risk and supporting sustainable joint health and career longevity for athletes through an exceptional brand of injury prevention and targeted sports performance training. We help athletes get back in the game, stay in the game, and win the game.
At SES, we want to make elite-level analytics and programming accessible to all athletes – whether they are competing at a student, professional, Olympic, or recreational level – and our injury prevention and sports performance training programs have been utilized by thousands of athletes.
Our unique, cutting edge brand of comprehensive and easily consumable sports medicine enables athletes to perform at the highest level while significantly reducing their risk of injury.
Dr. Selena E. Budge
Dr. Selena E. Budge is the Founder and President of Stability Enhancement Systems. She earned her doctorate degree in physical therapy from The Ohio State University with a research emphasis on the biomechanics of ACL and lower extremity athletic injury and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Dr. Budge is a sports injury prevention specialist with extensive expertise in evaluating and treating sports injuries. She is widely regarded as an authority on injury risk evaluation methodologies and injury risk reduction programming in the competitive sports performance arena.
Dr. Budge has received national grant funding for her work in ACL-injury-related research. She has made multiple contributions to ACL injury and rehabilitation-related research and authored the “Injury Prevention” chapter in the International Youth Conditioning Association’s Principles of Athletic Strength & Conditioning textbook. She continues to present nationally on athlete injury risk profiling and reduction and lecture at the collegiate and graduate levels.
Dr. Budge’s passion for injury prevention was ignited after suffering an ACL injury in college, and her history as a collegiate basketball athlete provides her unique insights into catering sports science services to the athletic world. Her ability to seamlessly intersect sports science theory and practical athletic performance application has led to unparalleled success and reputation within the athletic arena, and Dr. Budge’s meticulous approach to athlete movement analysis and programming has created the most successful injury prevention system in the nation.
Meet The Team
Selena Budge, PT, DPT, CSCS
President / Founder
Director of Performance Health and Injury Prevention
Dr. Selena Budge is the Founder and President of SES. She earned her doctorate degree in physical therapy from The Ohio State University with a research emphasis on the biomechanics of ACL and lower extremity athletic injury and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Budge is a sports injury prevention specialist with extensive expertise in evaluating and treating sports injuries. She is widely regarded as an authority on injury risk evaluation methodologies and injury risk reduction programming in the competitive sports performance arena. Her passion for performance health was ignited after suffering an ACL injury in college, and her history as a collegiate basketball athlete provides her unique insights into catering sports science services to the athletic world. Her goal is to help athletes maximize performance, health and recovery.
Jim Skoczen, PT, DPT, OCS
Director of Performance Sciences
Dr. Jim Skoczen is the Director of Performance Sciences at SES and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Certified Specialist. He is in charge of athlete testing and tracking for performance training and return to sports after rehabilitation. Jim graduated with his B.S. in exercise science from Miami University and his DPT from The Ohio State University. He has experience with athletes of all ages and ability levels including previous work in Major League Baseball. Jim played collegiate football and rugby and enjoys helping athletes perform their best after injury.
Ben Miller, CSCS, RDN, LDN
Director of Sport Performance & Dietetics
Ben Miller is the Director of Strength and Conditioning and Nutrition. Ben graduated from Miami (OH) University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and completed his dietetic internship at Ohio State University. He attended the University of Mississippi to complete his graduate work with a Master’s in Exercise Science. Ben brings a wealth of experience to SES in dietetics and strength and conditioning after previous stints at Florida State and Ole Miss. Ben’s goal is to drive adaptations in the weight room that translate to competition, encourage helpful recovery habits, and develop athletes as individuals.
Sarah Miller, CSCS
Dublin Jerome HS Head Strength Coach
Sarah Miller is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Dublin Jerome High School. Sarah graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and from Florida State University with a Master’s in Sports Science. After interning and assisting at these schools, Sarah became an Assistant Director of Athletic Performance at Johns Hopkins University where she oversaw performance needs for Women’s Lacrosse and Basketball, Men’s Soccer, Fencing, Baseball, and Tennis. Outside of the collegiate realm, Sarah has worked with athletes of all ages and is dedicated to creating a positive training environment that unlocks athletes’ potential through holistic development, education, and empowerment.
Brandon Morgan
Dublin Coffman HS Head Strength Coach
Brandon Morgan is a native of Gadsden, Alabama and has been a strength and conditioning coach for the past 4 years. Brandon graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Jacksonville State University and master’s degree in Sports Management from Tusculum University. He has experience working at both the high school and collegiate level. Some notable stops in Brandon’s resume are Jacksonville State University Strength & Conditioning, Cincinnati Football Sports Performance, and most recently University of Georgia Football Sports Performance. He emphasizes technique, intensity and athleticism in the weightroom. Brandon enjoys helping athletes develop their athletic potential, building relationships, and investing in the programs he serves.
JD Crum
Dublin Scioto HS Head Strength Coach
JD Crum is a Sports Performance Coach at SES and a Strength Coach at Dublin Scioto High School. JD graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor’s of Exercise Science Education as well as a Master’s in Kinesiology, Health and Exercise Science. JD brings years of experience to SES in strength and conditioning after years of being an athlete and previously working with The Ohio State University. JD’s goal is to help athletes optimize their performance through data-driven information and scientifically backed principles, while building an environment that promotes growth, confidence, and long-term success.
George Cottrill, CSCS, CSNC, HSSCC
Westerville Central HS Head Strength Coach
George Cottrill serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Westerville Central High School via SES. Prior to this role, he was the Head Rugby Coach and Assistant Football Coach at St. Charles Preparatory School. George earned a B.S. in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science and a minor in Food and Nutrition from the University of Alabama. While at Alabama, he completed a high-level strength and conditioning internship under David Ballou and Tiger Jones, coaching the Football, Track & Field, and Cross Country teams. A NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (CSNC), George integrates strength, nutrition, movement quality, and sport-specific performance to help athletes reach their full potential.
Shane Casey, CSCS, USAW-L2
Westerville South HS Head Strength Coach
Shane Casey is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Westerville South High School, where he is in charge of athletic performance for all varsity teams. He has previously coached the Philadelphia Union’s MLS and MLS Next Pro team, Ohio State’s Olympic sports, and most recently Syracuse Football. He is a graduate of the Ohio State University and is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Cincinnati. His goal is to build powerful, fast, and resilient athletes through scientifically-backed training methods.
Carter Pline, CMP
Westerville North HS Head Strength Coach
Carter Pline is a former collegiate athlete and coach who is passionate about helping student-athletes reach their full potential. He holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology, as well as a master’s degree in Sport Leadership and Organizational Management.
With a background in coaching and athletic performance, Carter believes in developing the complete athlete. His approach focuses on building strength, speed, power, durability, and confidence while helping athletes establish the discipline, work ethic, and habits necessary for long-term success. He is committed to creating an environment where student-athletes can grow, compete, and thrive both on and off the field of play.
Jacob Wright, CSCS, USAW-L1, MS
Thomas Worthington HS Head Strength Coach
Jacob Wright is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Thomas Worthington High School as well as a Sports Performance Coach at SES. Jacob graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. He then served as a Graduate Assistant for the University of Cincinnati’s Sports Performance team where he earned his Master’s in Health Administration & Wellness.
Before starting at SES, Jacob was the Head S&C Coach at Saint Ursula Academy High School in Cincinnati, where he developed the program from the ground up. Jacob is passionate about building meaningful relationships and developing athletes as people first. He believes every athlete can maximize their potential through a structured approach centered on strength training, explosive plyometrics, and regular sprint exposure.
Noah Howarth, CSCS
Worthington Kilbourne HS Head Strength Coach
A Steubenville, Ohio native, Noah Howarth brings a lifelong passion for athletic development as both a former player and elite coach. He played collegiate football at Fairmont State and Glenville State before transitioning into strength and conditioning. Noah holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Glenville State and a Master of Education in Exercise Science from Fairmont State, where he served as a Graduate Assistant across multiple sports programs. He further refined his expertise through Power Four football internships at West Virginia and Ohio State, working hands-on with advanced tech like force plates, GPS tracking, and velocity-based systems. Now the Head Sport Performance Coach at Worthington Kilbourne High School and SES, Noah builds structured, data-informed programs to develop stronger, faster, and more resilient competitors.
Our level of national success preventing non-contact injuries in high-level competitive athletes is unmatched.
Contact
Email: contact@stabilityes.com
