Joshua Reagan

{{short description|American pair skater}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox figure skater | name = Joshua Reagan | image = 2011 CofR 1d 358 Ashley Cain Joshua Reagan.JPG | caption = Reagan and Cain at the 2011 Cup of Russia | fullname = | altname = | country = {{CAN}} (2013–17) {{USA}} (2009–12) | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|11|5}} | birth_place = DeSoto, Texas, U.S. | hometown = | death_date = | death_place = | height = {{cvt|1.83|m|order=flip}} | partner = Brittany Jones (2013–17) Ashley Cain (2009–12) | beganskating = 1998 | retired = 2017 | discipline = Pair skating }}

'''Joshua Reagan''' (born November 5, 1989) is an American pair skater. Competing for Canada with Brittany Jones, he is the 2016 U.S. International Classic champion. Earlier in his career, he represented the United States with Ashley Cain. They became the 2011 U.S. Junior champions and placed fourth at the 2011 World Junior Championships.<ref name=ISU-ACJR/>

== Personal life == His father is an ophthalmologist who lives in Dallas, Texas.<ref name=accident/> Josh currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. Reagan and Jones retired from skating in July 2017.

== Career == Reagan began skating in 1998 at Americas Ice Garden in downtown Dallas. On August 1, 2005, he sustained a concussion in an on-ice fall and became blind in one eye for a year.<ref name=USFS-ACJR/><ref name=accident/> He focused on swimming for the next four years but then returned to skating.<ref name=USFS-ACJR/><ref name=GS100905/>

Reagan began skating with Ashley Cain in April 2009.<ref name=USFS-ACJR/> They were coached by David Kirby (son of Michael Kirby<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode #50: David Kirby |url=http://www.manleywoman.com/episode-50-david-kirby/ |publisher=manleywoman.com |accessdate=3 September 2018 |date=9 October 2011}}</ref>) and Peter Cain at the Dr. Pepper Star Center in Euless, Texas.<ref name=IN110829/> Cain and Reagan finished 4th at the 2011 World Junior Championships and won the 2011 U.S. Junior title. On February 24, 2012, they announced the end of their partnership.<ref name=usfs120224/>

On March 22, 2012, it was announced that Reagan had teamed up with 2011 U.S. senior champion Caitlin Yankowskas.<ref name=incr120322/> They were coached by Johnny Johns, David Kirby, and Marina Zueva in Canton, Michigan.<ref name=incr120322/><ref name=USFS-CYJR/> Yankowskas and Reagan were assigned to the 2012 Cup of China and the 2012 NHK Trophy but withdrew from both events after Reagan sustained a rib injury in practice.<ref name=usfs121025/><ref name=usfs121109/> They ended their partnership without having competing anywhere.<ref name=ISU-1213/> On April 29, 2013, Reagan and Becky Bereswill announced they had formed a partnership.<ref name=IN130429/> They too parted ways without appearing in a competition.

In October 2013,<ref name=SC-BJJR/> Reagan was paired with Canadian skater Brittany Jones by Kristy Wirtz and Kris Wirtz, who coached the pair in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario.<ref name=IN140726/> Jones/Reagan decided to compete for Canada and placed seventh at the 2014 Canadian Championships. They changed coaches in spring 2015, moving to Bryce Davison.<ref name=HS151201/>

Jones/Reagan won gold at the 2016 U.S. International Classic after placing second in the short and first in the free.<ref name=IN160915/><ref name=IN160916/>

== Programs == === With Jones === {|class=wikitable style=text-align:center ! Season ! Short program ! Free skating |- ! 2016–17 | * Under the Bridge {{small| by Red Hot Chili Peppers }} | * Violin Fantasy on Puccini's Turandot {{small| by Vanessa-Mae }} * Nessun dorma {{small| performed by Josh Groban }} |- ! 2015–16 | * Come Together {{small| by The Beatles choreo. by Shawn Sawyer }} | * Sentimental Journey * Stardust {{small| by Nat King Cole choreo. by David Wilson }} |- ! 2014–15 <ref name=IN140726/><ref name=ISU-1415/> | * W.E. {{small| by Abel Korzeniowski choreo. by Mark Pillay }} | * Young and Beautiful {{small| by Lana Del Rey choreo. by Mark Pillay }} |- ! 2013–14 | * Samba for You {{small| by Santana }} | * Samson and Delilah {{small| by Camille Saint-Saëns }} |}

=== With Yankowskas === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Season ! Short program ! Free skating |- ! 2012–13 <ref name=USFS-CYJR/><ref name=ISU-1213/> | * Daphnis et Chloé {{small| by Maurice Ravel }} | * O mio babbino caro {{small| (from Gianni Schicchi) by Giacomo Puccini }} |}

=== With Cain === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! Season ! Short program ! Free skating |- ! 2011–12 <ref name=ISU-1112/> | * Moon River {{small| by Henry Mancini }} | * Doctor Zhivago {{small| by Maurice Jarre }} |- ! 2010–11 <ref name=ISU-1011/> | * Clubbed to Death {{small|(from The Matrix) by Rob Dougan }} | * Romeo and Juliet Ouverture {{small| by Pyotr Tchaikovsky }} |- ! 2009–10 <ref name=USFS-ACJR/> | * One {{small| by Three Dog Night performed by the London Symphony }} | * Scheherazade {{small| by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov }} |}

== Competitive highlights == ''GP: Grand Prix; CS: Challenger Series; JGP: Junior Grand Prix''

=== With Jones for Canada === {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- ! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=5 align=center | International<ref name=ISU-BJJR/> |- ! Event ! 13–14 ! 14–15 ! 15–16 ! 16–17 |- | align=left | {{small|GP}} Skate Canada || || 7th || || 7th |- | align=left | {{small|CS}} Autumn Classic || || 7th || || |- | align=left | {{small|CS}} U.S. Classic || || 4th || || bgcolor=gold | 1st |- | align=left | Autumn Classic || || || 4th || |- ! style="background-color: #ffdead; " colspan=5 align=center | National<ref name=SC-BJJR/> |- | align=left | Canadian Champ. || 7th || 7th || 6th || 4th |- | align=left | SC Challenge || bgcolor=silver | 2nd || || || |- | colspan=5 align=center | TBD = Assigned |}

=== Pair skating with Ashley Cain (for the United States) === {{smalldiv| *S – Senior event, J – Junior event, N – Novice event }} {{Figure skating competitive highlights |level=junior & senior|ref=<ref name=ISU-ACJR/><ref name=USFS-ACJR/> |season1=2009–10|season2=2010–11|season3=2011–12 |{{FS placements|3|{{small|GP}} Cup of Russia|p3=6th|lv3=S}} |{{FS placements|3|Cup of Nice|p3=4th|lv3=S}} |{{FS placements|3|{{nowrap|World Junior Championships}}|p2=4th|lv2=J}} |{{FS placements|3|{{small|JGP}} Final|p2=5th|lv2=J}} |{{FS placements|3|{{small|JGP}} Czech Republic|p2=2nd|lv2=J}} |{{FS placements|3|{{small|JGP}} Great Britain|p2=6th|lv2=J}} |{{FS placements|3|U.S. Championships|p1=1st|lv1=N|p2=1st|lv2=J|p3=6th|lv3=S}} }}

== References == {{Reflist|30em|refs=

<ref name=ISU-ACJR>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs_cr_00012262.htm |title= Competition Results: Ashley CAIN / Joshua REAGAN |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131002202158/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs_cr_00012262.htm |archivedate= October 2, 2013 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-1011>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012262.htm |title= Ashley CAIN / Joshua REAGAN: 2010/2011 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110816092434/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012262.htm |archivedate= August 16, 2011 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-1112>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012262.htm |title= Ashley CAIN / Joshua REAGAN: 2011/2012 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120419134745/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012262.htm |archivedate= April 19, 2012 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=USFS-ACJR>{{cite web |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/detail.jsp?id=39600&mode=P |title= Ashley Cain / Joshua Reagan |publisher= IceNetwork.com |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20120201131141/http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/detail.jsp?id=39600&mode=P |archivedate= February 1, 2012 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-1213>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054272.htm |title= Caitlin YANKOWSKAS / Joshua REAGAN: 2012/2013 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131023060445/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00054272.htm |archivedate= October 23, 2013 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=USFS-CYJR>{{cite web |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/detail.jsp?id=40251&mode=P |title= Caitlin Yankowskas / Joshua Reagan |publisher= IceNetwork.com |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20130420062222/http://web.icenetwork.com/skaters/detail.jsp?id=40251&mode=P |archivedate= April 20, 2013 |url-status= unfit }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-BJJR>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs_cr_00014861.htm |title= Competition Results: Brittany JONES / Joshua REAGAN |publisher= International Skating Union }}</ref>

<ref name=ISU-1415>{{cite web |url= http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00014861.htm |title= Brittany JONES / Joshua REAGAN: 2014/2015 |publisher= International Skating Union |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20150520224031/http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00014861.htm |archivedate= May 20, 2015 }}</ref>

<ref name=SC-BJJR>{{cite web|url=http://scprod.skatecanada.ca/athlete/auto-draft-5/ |title=Brittany Jones / Joshua Reagan |publisher=Skate Canada |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914082614/http://www.skatecanada.ca/athlete/auto-draft-5/ |archivedate=September 14, 2014 |url-status=unfit }} * {{cite web|url=http://members.skatecanada.ca/memberreg/athletebio_nws.cfm?ex=1&strregid=3037274&strcategory=pair&strbiocategory=Senior%20Pair&strlanguage=E |title=Earlier version |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723013919/http://members.skatecanada.ca/memberreg/athletebio_nws.cfm?ex=1&strregid=3037274&strcategory=pair&strbiocategory=Senior+Pair&strlanguage=E |archivedate=July 23, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name=accident>{{cite web |url= http://www.biggerfasterstronger.com/uploads2/07_SepOct_WhatsHappening.pdf |title= Josh Reagan's Vision of the Future |work= Bigger Faster Stronger |date= September–October 2007 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131029121436/http://www.biggerfasterstronger.com/uploads2/07_SepOct_WhatsHappening.pdf |archivedate= October 29, 2013 |url-status= live }}</ref>

<ref name=IN110829>{{cite web |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20110829&content_id=23895384&vkey=ice_news |title= Cain, Reagan bank on strong jumping skills |first= Lynn |last= Rutherford |publisher= IceNetwork |date= August 29, 2011 |accessdate= September 26, 2011}}</ref>

<ref name=GS100905>{{cite news |url= http://www.goldenskate.com/2010/09/cain-and-reagan-ambitious-and-ready/ |title= Cain and Reagan ambitious and ready |first= Elvin |last= Walker |work= Golden Skate |date= September 5, 2010 }}</ref>

<ref name=usfs120224>{{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120224&content_id=26842624&vkey=ice_news |title= Cain and Reagan announce end of partnership |work= U.S. Figure Skating |publisher= Ice Network |date= February 24, 2012 }}</ref>

<ref name=incr120322>{{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120322&content_id=27522848&vkey=ice_news |title= Yankowskas finds her prince after lengthy search |first= Lynn |last= Rutherford |work= IceNetwork.com |date= March 22, 2012 }}</ref>

<ref name=usfs121025>{{cite news |url= http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=48585&type=media |title= Yankowskas and Reagan Withdraw from Cup of China |work= U.S. Figure Skating |date= October 25, 2012 }}</ref>

<ref name=usfs121109>{{cite news |url= http://www.usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=48641&type=media |title= Scimeca and Knierim Invited to 2012 NHK Trophy |work= U.S. Figure Skating |date= November 9, 2012 |access-date= November 9, 2012 |archive-date= January 20, 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130120021659/http://usfigureskating.org/Story.asp?id=48641&type=media |url-status= dead }}</ref>

<ref name=IN130429>{{cite news |url= http://www.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130429&content_id=46111520&vkey=ice_news |title= New Motor City duo: Bereswill, Reagan team up |first= Lynn |last= Rutherford |work= IceNetwork |date= April 29, 2013 |access-date= April 29, 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150924032616/http://www.icenetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130429&content_id=46111520&vkey=ice_news |archive-date= September 24, 2015 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

<ref name=IN140726>{{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/07/26/86511378 |title= Detroit postcards: More pair action off ice than on |first= Lynn |last= Rutherford |work= IceNetwork.com |date= July 26, 2014 |access-date= July 27, 2014 |archive-date= July 28, 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140728003045/http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2014/07/26/86511378 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

<ref name=HS151201>{{cite news |url= http://www.hamiltonscores.com/2015/12/01/hamilton-skating-club-members-off-to-skate-canada-challenge/ |title= Hamilton Skating Club members off to Skate Canada Challenge |first= Earene |last= Lam |publisher= Hamilton Scores |date= December 1, 2015 |archive-date= September 19, 2016 |access-date= September 18, 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160919073700/http://www.hamiltonscores.com/2015/12/01/hamilton-skating-club-members-off-to-skate-canada-challenge/ |url-status= dead }}</ref>

<ref name=IN160915>{{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/09/15/201569604/ |title=Prayer answered: Calalang, Sidhu win short in SLC |first= Mickey |last= Brown |work= IceNetwork.com |date= September 15, 2016 }}</ref>

<ref name=IN160916>{{cite news |url= http://web.icenetwork.com/news/2016/09/16/201771860/ |title= Jones, Reagan temper expectations, rally for gold |first= Amy |last= Donaldson-Brass |work= IceNetwork.com |date= September 16, 2016 }}</ref>

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== External links == {{commons category inline|Joshua Reagan}} * {{ISU figure skater|00014861|Brittany Jones / Joshua Reagan }} * {{ISU figure skater|00054272|Caitlin Yankowskas / Joshua Reagan }} * {{ISU figure skater|00012262|Ashley Cain / Joshua Reagan}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Reagan, Joshua}} Category:American male pair skaters Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from DeSoto, Texas Category:American emigrants to Canada