Brad Chavis joined the Syracuse Crunch as the Head Athletic Training in 2012-13 after previously spending four seasons with the Norfolk Admirals. Prior to joining the Admirals, Chavis spent two years as Athletic Trainer for the ECHL's Phoenix RoadRunners and two years in the same capacity with the Pensacola IcePilots.

The Pensacola, Florida native began his career in pro hockey as the Head Athletic Trainer for the 2003-04 Muskegon Fury squad that captured the former United Hockey League's Colonial Cup. Chavis graduated in 2003 from the University of West Florida with a degree in exercise science.