A Spades League Idea, Watched During the World Series of Poker
In 2003, our founder was watching the World Series of Poker and thought: "I wish there was a spades league — a world series of spades."
That single thought has spent 23 years turning into something much bigger than a card game. We officially became an LLC on July 2, 2026, and our founder and COO have been bootstrapping SOIS ever since — building the doctrine, the programs, and the products that make up the organization today.
We aren't just another club that plays one game behind closed doors. We want to bring gameplay back to the home, back to the family, back to the community — because we've seen more life lessons learned at a card table than anywhere else.
Our Mission
The Mind Is the Most Powerful Muscle We Own
We exist at the intersection of competition, community and character — a Christian for-profit organization founded on the doctrine that the mind must be trained, challenged and celebrated, just like any other muscle. We use card games, strategy and structured intellectual competition to build stronger minds, stronger families and stronger communities. Because life is an intellectual sport.
Amanda LaPrade
Founder & CEO
The idea behind SOIS started with Amanda in 2003 — and 22 years later, she's still at the table, leading the mission to build a 250-year institution around God, Country and Family.
Brian Maillard
Chief Operating Officer
Brian keeps the entire day-to-day operation running smoothly — bootstrapping the business alongside Amanda and turning the SOIS doctrine into programs, products and partnerships.
WHY PARTNER WITH SOIS
The Ground Floor Doesn't Stay Ground Floor for Long
We're bootstrapped and intentional — the infrastructure is built, and we're looking for the right people to help it grow.
22 Years of Groundwork
This isn't a startup idea — it's an institution 22 years in the making, with a full leadership team and a proven program.
A Doctrine That Resonates
The doctrine of God, Country, Family still aligns with one of the fastest-growing cultural movements in America today.
Real Infrastructure
Trademark filings underway, 7 domains owned, a full product line, and a website live — the pieces are already in place.