Ryan Lochte Takes Assistant Coaching Job with Missouri State Swim Team After Auctioning Off Olympic Medals

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Lochte said he thinks he "might actually be more passionate about coaching than competing," in the video. "Don't get me wrong," Lochte continued, "I had a pretty good swimming career, but honestly, I think I might even be a better swim coach."

"So I traded in my goggles for a stopwatch and I'm not gonna lie, it looks pretty good on me," said Lochte, assuring fans not to "worry" because he still plans to "say 'Jeah,' " (his signature catchphrase) and "will still over-celebrate" as assistant coach.

"And yes, there might be way too much energy on pool day, but that's okay," Lochte said.

The gold medalist, who auctioned off his Olympic hardware in December, added, "I'm beyond excited to work with the athletes at Missouri State alongside coach Dave Collins in helping these swimmers both in and out of the pool and creating unforgettable memories along the way. Let's go Bears! Let's get it."

Lochte's girlfriend Molly Gillihan, who he moved in with in January, commented on the post, writing, "love you. I am beyond, beyond proud of you. This is what you were made to do!!! Congrats my lovie! 💕"

Molly also shared her boyfriend's video on her own Instagram Stories and wrote, "Let's go baby!!! So FREAKING proud of you!!! Bringing Coach Lochte to Springfield," and added, "@ryanlochte and I are moving back home."

Lochte and his ex-wife Kayla Rae Reid share three children: son Caiden Zane, 8, and daughters Liv Rae, 6 and Georgia June, 2.

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