Ryan Lochte joins Missouri State University swimming coaching staff
Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte signed a contract to join Missouri State's swim program as an assistant coach, earning approximately $30,000 annually or $34.10 per hour. The position begins summer 2024 under head coach Dave Collins, pending board approval. Lochte's compensation matches that of other assistant coaches and includes performance bonuses.
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Breitbart reports Lochte's motivational framing about discipline and resilience, while NY Post emphasizes the low hourly wage as unexpected for an Olympic champion, opening with a Florida parking lot origin story.
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“Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte Joins College Coaching Staff for $34 an Hour”
“What led Ryan Lochte to join Missouri State swimming coaching staff in $34-an-hour shocker”
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