Foundation
Beginners and younger players develop grip, movement, coordination, basic strokes and the rules of play.
Reading, Berkshire
VP Badminton Academy
Small beginnings. Big ambitions.
A place for young players to find their confidence, develop their game and grow together. Meet the Reading academy led by Vikkie Primmer.
Based in
Reading, Berkshire
Players
Junior beginners to national level
Lead coach
Vikkie Primmer, UKCC Level 3
Training
Weekly term-time squads
More than the match
A pathway with people at its heart.
From a first confident rally to the demands of county and national competition, VP brings junior players together around a clear development pathway. Foundation, Progression, Performance and Elite squads give each stage its own focus, with technique, movement and match play growing alongside confidence and enjoyment.
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Find your squad
Ability-based squads help young players build their skills and take their next step.
Led by Vikkie Primmer
UKCC Level 3 coaching, with a focus on player development and a connection to Berkshire county badminton.
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VP Badminton teamwear
Choose your shirt, then preview player names, numbers and your own logo. Garment prices and availability are read from DKWay; printing prices are prototype estimates.
Live from DKWay CustomisableLi-Ning · ShirtsBadminton Shirt - Competition Shirt White£35.00Lightweight, breathable competition shirt made from 93% polyester and 7% elastane.Customise shirt
Live from DKWay CustomisableLi-Ning · ShirtsBadminton Shirt - Competition Shirt Black£35.00Stretch performance shirt made from 93% polyester and 7% elastane for unrestricted court movement.Customise shirt
Live from DKWay CustomisableFlypower · ShirtsFlypower Krakatau 8 White Unisex£49.50Quick-drying, lightweight polyester badminton shirt with a free-moving unisex fit.Customise shirt
Sold out CustomisableFlypower · ShirtsFlypower Hrusangkali Olympic Jersey Red Unisex£49.50Regular-fit 100% polyester sports jersey designed for comfort and freedom of movement.Customise shirtFind your place on court
A clear player pathway
Players move through ability-based squads designed to build strong foundations, confident match play and high-performance habits.
Progression
Players build consistency through improved technique, rallying, shot control, footwork and tactical awareness.
Performance & Elite
Competition-focused training covers advanced technique, strategy, conditioning and county or national pathways.
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Meet the VP coaching team