{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Roy Thompson, Head Coach - Arkansas Tech","description":" On this week\u2019s episode of Inside the Headset \u2013 Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Arkansas Tech Head Coach and 2024 AFCA Division 2 Assistant Coach of the Year, Roy Thompson. In this conversation, Coach Thompson discusses the impact that professional development has had on his career, working to prove himself as a coach, and the importance of relationships throughout his journey.&amp;nbsp;   Follow Coach Thompson and Arkansas Tech football on social media here:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   @RoyThompsonFB &amp;amp; @ATUFootball&amp;nbsp;   1:30 Opportunity at Highland CC, returning to your alma mater, and the power of professional development.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   16:48 First stint as Ouachita Baptist, taking over a room for the first time, and navigating tough situations.&amp;nbsp;   30:52 First opportunity to be a DC at Mendocino, developing your own philosophy as a coach, taking ownership in the success of your team.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   42:23 Returning to Ouachita Baptist, being named 2024 AFCA D2 Assistant Coach of the Year, and becoming the Head Coach at Arkansas Tech.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"Inside the Headset with the AFCA","author_url":"https:\/\/afca.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35546280\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/185354020"}