Chinander coached notable outside linebackers Justin Hollins, Joe Walker, and Henry Mondeaux, who all went on to play professionally in the National Football League (NFL).
He coached several successful players that went on to the NFL, including Shaquill Griffin, Jamiyus Pittman, Nevelle Clarke, and Trysten Hill.
Multiple players went onto the NFL after his tutelage at Nebraska, including Dicaprio Bootle, Luke Gifford, Quinton Newsome, Casey Rogers, Jordon Riley, Isaiah Stalbird, Deontai Williams, Pheldarius Payne, Freedom Akinmoladun, Chris Kolarevic, Eteva Mauga-Clements, Lamar Jackson (cornerback), and Ben Stille.
In December 2022, Chinander was hired by Boise State and served as Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Run Game Coordinator and defensive line coach.
Boise State concluded the season winning the 2023 Mountain West Conference Championship, defeating UNLV.
In 2024, Boise State went on to win another Mountain West Conference Championship and compete in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff.