The Region's Deepest Bench of Movement Expertise
A former Division I athlete who has coached and trained Delaware athletes for years, and an orthopedic physical therapist working in the same building.
Dave Lightcap
Dave knows what it takes to compete at the highest level because he's done it. He built Lightcap Fitness on one rule: get the form right before you push hard.
“I see so many people coming to us broken down from pushing through a CrossFit session. We prioritize getting form right before pushing hard. When your session is over, you will be tired, but you will feel great!”
- AthleteAll-State in football (running back, strong safety) and track (long jump, triple jump, 110m hurdles) at Salesianum. Holds four all-time individual school records.
- NCAA D1Walk-on defensive back at West Virginia University. Earned the Tommy Nickolich Award for dedication, which led to a scholarship. B.S. in Physical Education.
- TrainingGraduate of the National Personal Training Institute (500 hours), where he later taught and certified new trainers. NASM, FMS and FMS Level 2 certified.
- CareerPersonal trainer at the JCC and Core Fitness in Wilmington, then Training & Athletic Coordinator at the JCC before founding Lightcap Fitness Studios.
- CoachingHead varsity football coach at Immaculate Heart of Mary, reviving a program dormant for 10 years. Assistant football and summer strength coach at Tower Hill School. Assistant defensive coordinator at Avon Grove. Jumps and sprints coach at Padua and Hodgson.
- TodayTrains D1 athletes, All-Americans and aspiring Olympians, alongside professionals and everyday clients.
Jay Hartnett, PT, DPT, OCS
Jay's practice, Hartnett Physical Therapy, is right inside our gym. When pain or a movement limitation gets in the way, you don't need a referral across town.
Your physical therapist and your coach work together under one roof, so rehab and training move in the same direction. Jay offers a complimentary 30-minute Functional Movement Screen through his practice.
Hartnett Physical Therapy · 302-229-9710 · An independent practice located inside Lightcap Fitness.
Train with the best in the region.
Every Lightcap program begins here. We screen how you move, talk through your goals, and build your plan.