Patrick Chasse joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2025. Chasse was previously with the Boston Celtics from 2020-2025 as Physical Therapist and Assistant Athletic Trainer. After graduating from Marist College in 2009 with a degree in Athletic Training, he attended the University of Hartford where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012. While in graduate school Chasse served as an athletic trainer for the University High School of Science and Engineering.

Following PT school, he spent the next several years working in orthopedic sports medicine settings as a physical therapist and outreach athletic trainer. In 2015-2016 Chasse received further training at Duke University completing their Division I Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship. He stayed on staff after fellowship working with Duke’s Baseball and Women’s Basketball programs. While at Duke he was an adjunct faculty member for the Physician Assistant Program, published research, and contracted part-time with USA Baseball.

Prior to joining the Celtics, Chasse spent 4 years with the Toronto Blue Jays, serving in roles as the Rehabilitation Coordinator (2017-2018) and as Medical Coordinator (2019-2020). In addition to holding licenses as a physical therapist and certified athletic trainer, Chasse is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, board certified in sports physical therapy (SCS), and board certified in orthopedic physical therapy (OCS) both through the ABPTS.

Pat and his wife Liz reside in Watertown, Massachusetts with their sons Jameson, Theo, and Isaiah.

Pete Elliott started as the Charlotte Hornets’ Associate Head Athletic Trainer in 2024. Prior to joining the Hornets, Elliott served three seasons as Head Athletic Trainer for the Memphis Grizzlies after three seasons as Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Detroit Pistons. Previously, he spent a season as Head Athletic Trainer for the Erie Bayhawks in the NBA G-League, as well as a year as an intern Athletic Trainer for the Brooklyn and Long Island Nets.

Elliott is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), as well as a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES). He is a 2010 graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s of Athletic Training, and a 2017 graduate of Long Island University Brooklyn with a Master’s of Exercise Science.

Elliott lives in Charlotte with his wife and dog. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, playing guitar, and seeking out great restaurants on the road.

Harrison Herman is the Head of Rehabilitation and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Charlotte Hornets, having joined the organization in 2024. Prior to joining the Hornets, he worked as Rehabilitation Coordinator and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Detroit Pistons for 3 seasons, and as Physical Therapist and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Brooklyn Nets for 1 season.

Harrison has had a wide variety of experiences working in outpatient rehabilitation clinics, including the Hospital for Special Surgery’s Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center as well as in an intern role with professional and collegiate sports teams, including the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Columbia University.

Harrison earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercises Science with a concentration in Exercise Physiology, his Master of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science, and his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Athletic Training from Long Island University: Brooklyn Campus.

He is a dual-certified physical therapist and athletic trainer in addition to being a board-certified specialist in orthopaedic and sports physical therapy through the ABPTS and a certified strength and conditioning specialist by the NSCA. Currently, Harrison is a Fellow in Training through the Bellin College/Evidence in Motion Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship.

Harrison resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.