<p>Ryan Lochte is officially joining Missouri State University as an assistant coach for the Bears — and Night Swim is giving you the unfiltered breakdown.</p><p>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.</p><p>Plus:</p><ul><li>Why this move feels risky on both sides</li><li>Lochte’s Instagram announcement reaction</li><li>Our wishlist for what would’ve actually broken the swimternet</li></ul><p>We want Lochte on the pod — comment below if you do too!</p><p>Drop your thoughts: Is this a smart move for Lochte or Missouri State?</p><p>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.</p><p></p>