BRANKO Culina has been in charge at the top level of the game for many years — a coach who has been at two A-League clubs, Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets but still wants to keep scoring goals.
Culina, 56, said he still retained a "passion" for the game.
The Brighton-Le-Sands resident has piloted the Suns to consecutive finals in the NSW Men's 1 competition this year and 2013.
"I have lived here in the district for 16 years," Culina said.
"I like the club and the players work hard and play for each other."
The Suns play Manly United at 3pm this Sunday at Ilinden Sports Centre, Rockdale, the last match before the finals.
The Suns came into the top Football NSW competition in 2010 but only made the finals in the past two years and under Culina's coaching.
"We get involved with football because we love the game," Culina said.
Last season the Suns were beaten 1-0 by Bonnyrigg White Eagles in the grand final but the majority of that squad are not at the club this year.
"We have 14 different players in this season's squad," he said.
"We're about not just building a team, but building a club.
"Coaching is about a lot of things, the tactical, the technical side of the game and you also have to be a good manager."
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