How to Help Your Child Succeed in Soccer: The Importance of Soccer Kits

Are you a parent of a competitive soccer player wondering why your child needs three different soccer kits? If so, you're in the right place! At Fremont Rush, we'll explain the importance of each kit and why they are necessary for your child's success on and off the field.

Firstly, let's define what we mean by "kits." In soccer, a kit typically includes a jersey or shirt, shorts, and socks. We require our players to have three kits: a training kit, a home kit, and an away kit. Let's discuss the importance of each kit and why players need them.

A training kit is essential for practice sessions and can be worn multiple times throughout the week. It allows players to keep their game day kits clean and in good condition. Additionally, wearing a training kit to practice helps players mentally prepare for training and separates it from game days. Our Rush x Capelli t-shirt, shorts, and socks in the team's colors are perfect for a training kit.

A home kit is worn during games played at the team's home field. It usually consists of a Rush Blue jersey, shorts, and socks. Having a home kit helps players identify as part of the team and creates a sense of unity among players. The home kit is important because it represents the identity of the club and the team.

An away kit is worn during games played away from the team's home field. It usually consists of a Rush White jersey, shorts, and socks. The purpose of the away kit is to help differentiate the team from the opposing team and to avoid color conflicts. Like the home kit, the away kit also represents the identity of the club and the team and fosters a sense of unity among players.

But there's one more important element to consider when it comes to soccer kits: player numbers. At Fremont Rush, we require each player to have a number on the back of their jersey, and this number must be the same on all three kits.

Having a number on each kit makes it easier for coaches, referees, and spectators to identify individual players. This can be especially important in fast-paced games where it may be difficult to distinguish between players without a clear identifier. Using the same number on all three kits ensures consistency and helps create a sense of identity for each player. It also adds a professional touch and shows that our players take their sport seriously.

The importance of having three kits goes beyond just on-field purposes. It also teaches players responsibility and accountability. Players are responsible for maintaining their kits, keeping them clean and in good condition, and bringing the appropriate kit to practices and games.

In addition to teaching responsibility, having three kits also help players feel a sense of belonging to the team. It creates a sense of identity and pride, and players feel more connected to their teammates and coaches. This connection and sense of belonging can positively impact players off the field, as it helps develop teamwork, leadership, and social skills.

At our Fremont Rush, we understand that you may be concerned about the cost of purchasing three different kits. However, these kits are made of high-quality materials that are designed to withstand the rigors of competitive play. Having a training kit, home kit, and away kit is essential for competitive soccer players. Each kit serves a unique purpose and helps players on and off the field.

As parents, it is important to support your child in maintaining their kits and understanding the importance of responsibility and accountability that comes with having three kits. Visit our website to learn more about our Rush x Capelli kits and how they can benefit your child's soccer experience!

Fremont Rush via Rush Soccer has partnered with Capelli Sport to be the provider of all Fremont Rush uniforms for the upcoming season. Rush Soccer requires all players to purchase uniforms every two years. This fall (2023) is the start of the new uniform cycle. All players will receive a specific uniform ordering email. The email will come from "TeamShop Do Not Reply"(see below). The email link will have your player's name and uniform number pre-populated (families should get uniform email within 24-48 hours). 

Required Field Player Competitive Kit: 
✅ Home & Away Jerseys 
✅ Home & Away Shorts
✅ Home & Away Socks
✅ Training Jersey 

Required Goal Keeper Competitive Kit: 
✅ Orange Jersey (Short or Long Sleeve) 
✅ Orange Shorts 
✅ Orange Socks 
✅ Training Jersey