Aside from making sure that children from all walks of life can try tennis, the coaches on the Tennis Trail are also talent scouts. If they spot a child with athletic ability and an eagerness to learn, they are invited to join our special tennis squad in their area, which meet on a weekly basis for group coaching.

Children who then make quick and consistent progress are given individual coaching and grants, becoming Cliff Richard Trailblazers. There are around 30 Trailblazers around the country now. Many are representing their County in tournaments and in a number of cases, they are winning! Four of the children are recognised as National standard in their age group.

Grants are given to Trailblazers to help towards tennis coaching, tournament fees and equipment costs. Cliff's Trailblazers of today may well become the National champions of tomorrow and we are committed to helping these children to fulfill their potential.