Ryan Lochte’s SHOCKING Missouri State Assistant Coach Move – PR Stunt or Real Deal?

Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown.

Dax is back from the hospital (and looking crispy), and we’re going full send on this wild news: Is this a genuine coaching gig, a PR move to clean up his image, a favor for his girlfriend’s family in the area, or straight-up a cushy “no-show job”? We break down the optics, his lack of coaching experience, why Missouri State created the position, and whether top recruits would actually swim for him.

Plus:

• Why this move feels risky on both sides
• Lochte’s Instagram announcement reaction
• Our wishlist for what would’ve actually broken the swimternet

We want Lochte on the pod — comment below if you do too!

Drop your thoughts: Is this a smart move for Lochte or Missouri State?

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