On 20 October 2009 he was named, together with Ottavio Strano, to replace Stefano Di Chiara as Como new head coach, thus putting an end to his playing career.[1][2]
In the 2011–12 season he was appointed as the head coach of Lega Pro Prima Divisione side Cremonese; he also served as the team's coach in the next season, until 25 September 2012, when he was sacked.
He was appointed head coach of Serie C club Renate on 5 June 2018.[3] He was fired on 15 October 2018, with Renate in 14th place.[4]
On 14 December 2020, Brevi returned into management as the new head coach of Serie C club Giana Erminio.[5] He was fired by Giana Erminio on 10 November 2021, with the club in 17th place in the standings.[6]
He successively served as head coach of Serie C club Vis Pesaro from December 2022 to April 2023.
In March 2024, Brevi was named the new Under-19 coach of Monza.[7]
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