To get a VIP card, you have to be a coach of a school's athletic team. I'm not sure about players.

The SPA packages definitely include extras: spa services!

If you try variations on company abbreviations (just guess!), you can find lots of very low negotiated corporate rates. The hotel may match these rates over the phone. It doesn't hurt to ask. For instance, try FRD for Ford Motor Company, etc. It's surprising how many of these come up as valid.

Bruce