Matildas star Kyah Simon passionate about giving back to the game via football clinics

NOT even the heat could prevent Australian star and Quakers Hill local Kyah Simon from putting her enthusiastic group of girls through their paces at her two-day football clinic at Valentine Sports park, Glenwood.

Matildas' star Kyah Simon keeps her cool as Ruby Burdack, Natalie Vukoiv and Yasmin Aloisio spray her with water today. Pictures: Adam Ward

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NOT even the heat could prevent Australian star and Quakers Hill local Kyah Simon from putting her enthusiastic group of girls through their paces at her two-day football clinic at Valentine Sports park, Glenwood.

Simon hasn’t forgotten her beginnings at Quakers Hill Junior Soccer Club and Hills Brumbies and regularly holds clinics here and other parts of NSW in a bid to give back to the community despite her busy Australian and international schedule.

The 25-year-old Matildas striker shared her immense skills, passion and experiences with more than 40 girls aged between 8-18 during the four-hour sessions at the western Sydney home of Football NSW over two days.

Matildas' star Kyah Simon shows the children some futsal skills.

“I enjoy teaching the children specially the girls because when I began, we didn’t have separate girls and boys training,” Simon told the Rouse Hill Times.

“Things have definitely changed a lot since I began playing as a kid as I had to train and play with boys.

Ruby Burdack, Natalie Vukoiv, Tea Mucenski, Kyah Simon and Yasmin Aloisio during their clinic.

“The clinics went very well and though it was hot, we had a lot of fun and the girls enjoyed it a lot.

Kyah Simon loves giving back to the sport which has made her an international star.

Natalie Vukovic.

Natarsha Simic.

“I am always interested in coaching and like the opportunity of sharing my experiences with the girls as I love football.”