Foul weather has put a damper on Collin College Tennis over the past few weeks. Matches have been postponed and canceled, and it has been difficult for the team to find its rhythm.

Collin's women are still looking for their first wins in the tough early season matches. The men's team has one win under its belt.

Coach Jamie Nanez said the team is trying to find its competitive spark earlier in matches.

"We are still starting off slow," he said. "We have to figure out a way to come out 'on fire.'"

The lone match Collin was able to squeeze in between rain showers and freezing cold was a road trip to Midwestern State College. The women's team lost, and the men's team came away with a win from Cem Atlamis to finish 1-6 for the match.

Atlamis, playing at No. 2 singles, won his match in three sets. He played well, according to Nanez, but – like the rest of the team – needs to come into the matches with more confidence.

"When we play confidently and go for our shots, we can play with anyone," Nanez said. "The reason we are losing is not about skills. It's about how we compete in the match."

The men's team will have a rest before its next match at Tyler Community College on March 4.

The women's team will have a few more opportunities to develop its killer instinct, with travel to Southeastern Oklahoma State on Feb. 25 and visiting teams from St. Petersburgh College and Tyler coming to Collin on Feb. 27-28.

 Starting on March 13, the teams will get into the junior college-heavy part of the season, where Nanez hopes the tough early competition will begin to show dividends.