For Aniessa Edsall, coaching student-athletes doesn’t just pertain to what happens between the lines.

That mindset led her to be Kingfisher High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsor.

Her willingness to go the extra mile has made her one of the best.

Edsall last Friday night was among those honored at the Oklahoma FCA All-State Banquet.

Edsall was named an FCA All-State Coach.

A graphic from the event read: “In recognition of your outstanding Christian commitment and influence in your school, community and church as a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.”

Edsall - more frequently called “Ace” by those in her company - is the KHS girls head soccer coach and assistant softball coach.

She’s been the FCA sponsor for two years while teaching high school math.

“I’m so humbled and honored to receive this award and the kind words people have spoken to me have humbled me even more,” Edsall said.

“This isn’t a testament to me, but more so to those around me who encourage me, pray for me and guide me through a tough job.”But it’s a job Edsall said she feels she must do.

“There’s a much greater task at hand in coaching these kids and there isn’t a day that goes by that I realize that I can’t do it alone and that I can’t do without prayer,” she said.

“Some days you’re coaching them through the difficult relationship, the tough life decision or just a bad grade on a test. And it’s those moments that I realize that I’m not dealing with just an athlete, but I’m dealing with a future parent, spouse or employee.”

Edsall used to be that athlete. Now the roles are reversed.

“Every person who has played sports can think of a coach who impacted them, good or bad, and I hope I am the coach who taught them how to play and love the game, but also how to navigate life,” she said. “I love what I do and I’m thankful to be able to do it.”

One of the presenters of the evening was James Winchester, a Washington (Okla.) native who is the long snapper for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Admittedly, Edsall was more than happy to meet the Super Bowl champion.

Her family became Chiefs fans in the early 2000s when Kendall Gammon - a first cousin to Edsall’s father - became the team’s long snapper.

It was a full-circle moment of sorts for Edsall in meeting the team’s current long snapper.

“I’m a big Kansas City fan and it was very cool to meet him,” Edsall said.