Education
Chavanne was the first Louisiana State University football coach to have graduated from Louisiana State University.
Chavanne was the first Louisiana State University football coach to have graduated from Louisiana State University.
He served as the head coach at Louisiana State University for two seasons, 1898 and 1900, compiling a career record of 3–2. John P. Gregg coached the team in 1899. He also holds the distinction of being the only player-coach in Louisiana State University football history.
The 1898 season was delayed due to a yellow fever outbreak throughout the South.
Prior to the season starting, Louisiana State University"s previous football coach, Allen Jeardeau, had departed the school and the coaching position. Since the school had not made any provision to name a replacement coach, the job was left to Chavanne, the team"s captain.
Chavanne graduated from Louisiana State University in 1898. He had previously played on the school"s football team from 1896-1898.
He was named as Commandant of Cadets at Louisiana State University in 1899, and football coach in 1900.