Meet Our Annie Instructors

Cindy Gaffney

Level I NSCA Certified Instructor

“Shotgun sports is an equalizer. It is a sport that embraces everyone. My goal is to give people an opportunity to try something different, learn something new, meet new friends, enjoy the outdoors, but most of all have a great time!”

I joined Northbrook Sports Club in 2013 after shooting in my first competition, finishing with a 28 out of 100! From then I was hooked. I am a bit of a rebel at 66. Whether you are a new or experienced shooter I look forward to working with you.

Athena Butler

Level I NSCA Certified Instructor

“My mission is to build my student’s confidence in their shooting abilities”.

A Northbrook Sports Club member since 2016, Athena enjoys sharing her passion for the sport through teaching.  She is excited to share the many positive qualities of the sport through instruction and coaching.

Working with new and experienced shotgunners alike, Athena specializes in the instruction of her female peers. As a designated Annie Oakley Group instructor, she especially enjoys helping women have a positive and safe introduction to clay target sports.

Leslie Mueller-Grady

Level I NSCA Certified Instructor

Leslie is a life-long resident of Wisconsin and a member of Northbrook Sports Club with broad exposure to various clubs, targets, and events. She’s been shooting sporting clays since 2010 and achieved recognition on multiple NSCA ladies All-American teams. Through over 70,000 registered targets and a devotion to the sport, she has accumulated extensive sporting clays experience that she is happy to share with others. She has a special interest in guiding women in their first steps toward learning and enjoying the shotgun sports; and is actively involved with the “Annie Oakley Shooters of Northern Illinois.”