The purpose of this study is to improving the performance of short distance running focusing onrn100, 200 and 400meter in some selected first division of Addis Ababa athletics club. Descriptivernsurvey was the research method employed to conduct the investigation. The data were collectedrnby means of questionnaires prepared in Amharic distributed to 30 athletes, 9 coaches, 9rnadministrative personnel and 2 Addis Ababa athletic federation experts by using simple randomrnsampling techniques, document analysis and finally observation was used and then analyzed byrnusing percentage and descriptive statement . The data were analyzed using both quantitativelyrnand qualitatively. Accordingly the research revealed the following results; lack of scientificrnmethod of training and ignorant to the methodology of coaching. In addition to the quality andrnquantity of training track, lack of qualified coaches, lack of communication between coach andrnathlete, lack of scientific training methods and the training are not more related from shortrndistance. There is no modern machine to support the gymnasium, lack of nutrition and sufficientrnrest. There are no individualized training methods compatible with the age of the club athletes.rnThe club does not provide the necessary material. In Ethiopia there is no attention for shortrndistance event. There is lack of coordination between the administrative personnel and coaches.rnThe coaches are not motivated by their monthly payment and the administrative personnel do notrnevaluate the training process. If success solutions with successful answers are to be arrived at,rnproviding modern training, if the administration is committed, the federation gives attention, thernfederation facilitates the external competition, within the club if there is short distance coach, thernconcerned bodies fulfill all equipments and give support, in order to create good administrationrnin sport, the concerned body should discuses with the athletes so as to get improvement