Formerly coached by LSU National Champion Susan Jackson, Rheagan Courville has made a name of her own in the elite world of gymnastics and at Louisiana State University. In the duration of her club career, Courville was a senior international elite gymnast, three-time qualifier to the Visa Championships, and secured a spot on the 2007 Junior National Team. Throughout her three seasons as a Tiger, Courville has etched her name among the greats. As a sophomore, she won the NCAA Vault National Title with a 9.9250, becoming the sixth gymnast in LSU history to win an individual national title in event finals, and the third gymnast to win vault. As a junior in 2014, Rheagan defended her national title on vault with a 9.9750, the highest score to ever win the event in NCAA history. As a result of the colossal success she exhibited in the season of 2014, Courville earned eight All-america honors- five during the regular season, and three first-team honors for her performance at the Championships. 

 

Rheagan Courville is not only one of LSU’s greatest gymnasts, but one of the best athletes to compete in the sport. Her collegiate accomplishments include: two-time reigning NCAA vault champion, school-record 16 time All-American, three-time SEC champion, three-time All-SEC performer, two-time Central Region Gymnast of the Year, 2013 SEC Gymnast of the Year. 

 

Courville is now in her Senior year as a Tiger, and will undoubtedly lead her teammates through a successful 2015 season. Her sight is set on ending her gymnastics career by bringing a National Championship trophy to Baton Rouge. 

Have you ever done anything embarrassing in practice? Competition?

I blanked out and forgot my floor routine at an away meet my Sophomore year

If you had an off day from practice, how would you spend your free time?

Shopping:)

Describe your pre-competition routine. 

My happy place in when I am putting on makeup. I love to spend lots of time making it
perfect

What is your worst habit in the gym?

Changing the music and radio station

 

Who are three of your role models outside the gym?

My parents

Which gymnast do you admire most?

Nastia Liukin, I love watching her beautiful lines and flexibility. She is also a fashionista

How do you recover after a hard workout in the gym?

I drink chocolate almond milk and go to the ice bath

Pick one word to describe your attitude/personality in the gym. 

A handful

What’s the #1 most played song on your iPod?

Florida Georgia Line- Dirt. I also love Keith Urban

What is your biggest fear?

Wasps and bees

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Two Super Six appearances

What song would you sing at Karaoke night?

Anything Britney Spears circa 1998

If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

French fries and pizza

Do you have nicknames? If so, what are they?

Rhea

Are you a clean and organized, or messy person?

Very organized
 

What three items would you take with you on a deserted island?

Cell Phone with charger, Computer, Makeup

What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten?

Alligator

Are you an introvert or extrovert?

EXTROVERT

If you could join any past or current music group, which would you want to join?

Miley Cyrus

Who knows you the best?

Outside the gym: my mom 

Inside the gym: Ashleigh Gnat

Who is your best friend and how did you meet?

I text my mom more than any friend I’ve ever had!

What is your favorite breakfast?

Iced caramel latte




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