This study is conducted with ultimate objective of exploring factors that affect long jumprnperformance. Four sample first division athletics clubs were selected, from six Addis Ababarnfirst division athletics clubs,(Maremia betoch, federal police, Defense and Commercial Bank ofrnEthiopia) using Comprehensive sampling technique. Thus, the subjects in the study were 29rnathletes, 4 coaches, and 4 administrative staff. In this study descriptive survey method wasrnemployed. Questionnaire was dominantly used as data collection instrument; unstructuredrninterview, documentary sources and observation were also used in the process. The datarngathered through questionnaires were analyzed by using frequency counts and percentages;rnwhereas the data gathered through interview and observation were analyzed. From the datarnanalysis, the major findings obtained were: - There is a gap between the club and coaches. Thatrnmeans the coaches are not motivated by their monthly payment. The support from the club wasrninadequate. From the findings the major problems and factors that affect long jumprnperformance are lack of scientific method of training and ignorant to the methodology ofrncoaching. As well as the problem of training area lack of qualified coaches for the event, Lackrnof scientific training methods, lack of psychological skill training. Most of the athletes for longrnjump were not selected according to talent scouting process and selection criteria, most of themrnselected according to their current performance. This was one factor and challenge for lowrnperformance of athletes in most clubs. Lack of motivation from coach, the concerned body andrnfrom their own was also a problem. Lack of interest from athletes in the event because mostrnathletes were joins the event by the push of their coaches. Training area, training method ofrncoaches, coaching styles and lack of competition among clubs were a major factor that affectrnlong jump performance. Lack of attention for the long jump event and qualified coach for eachrnevent were also a major challenge for first division athletics clubs of Addis Ababa.rnKey words: Long jump, performance, training, approach run, take off, flight and landing