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

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Podcast: [Night Swim Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/night-swim-podcast-7584275)
Published: 2026-05-13T10:29:58+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nightswimpod/episodes/Ryan-Lochtes-SHOCKING-Missouri-State-Assistant-Coach-Move--PR-Stunt-or-Real-Deal-e3ja7lo
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## Resource

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? Night Swim — the voice of the streets in swimming.New episodes dropping soon. Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss when the Olympic champ actually comes on the show.

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