During his high school career, he was named both the New York State and New England Regional Player of the Year.
In 1999, the Columbus Crew selected Chulis in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1999 MLS College Draft.
He finished his career with the Long Island Rough Riders of the USL Second Division in 2005.
[8] In 1996, Chulis joined the U.S. U-20 national team as it prepared for CONCACAF's 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship qualification tournament.
The U.S. qualified, and Chulis and his teammates traveled to Malaysia where they were knocked out of the tournament in the second round.