FAQ

Using PlayCut

Questions about the services

These answers cover what PlayCut offers, how the two service lines differ, and what a standard package includes.

What is the difference between Recruiting Video and Video Analysis?

Recruiting Video is the cleaner, recruiting-first option. It is built around helping a coach evaluate faster with a polished final reel.

Video Analysis is the deeper package. It still includes the recruiting video, but it also adds one combined tagged review link across the package so the athlete can self-review and share the work with coaches or trainers.

How many games can I submit?

PlayCut currently offers two package sizes for each public service line: 4-Game and 10-Game.

That structure keeps the offer clear. Send full games, and PlayCut selects the strongest moments while preserving enough context to make the final work useful.

Who is PlayCut for?

PlayCut is built for athletes who care about recruiting presentation, development review, or both.

It is also relevant for parents, guardians, coaches, and support circles who want the athlete to have cleaner final work without managing the full edit themselves.

Delivery and scope

What happens after you send footage

These answers focus on timelines, revisions, and what the final deliverables actually look like.

How many revisions do I get?

Unlimited revisions are included within the revision window for the package.

Revisions should stay inside the original project scope. If the direction changes materially or the package needs to be rebuilt around new footage, that should be treated as a new scope decision rather than assumed revision work.

How long does delivery take?

Recruiting Video is the faster public service line. The current public turnaround is 4 to 6 business days for the 4-Game package and 10 to 12 business days for the 10-Game package.

Video Analysis takes longer because the tagged review work is materially heavier. The current public turnaround is 6 to 8 business days for the 4-Game package and 12 to 15 business days for the 10-Game package.

What does the video-analysis deliverable look like?

The video-analysis package is designed to be more than a highlight reel. It includes a recruiting video, but it also includes one combined tagged review experience across the package.

That review link is built for athlete self-review and is easy to share with coaches and trainers when extra context is useful.

Recruiting and eligibility

Questions athletes ask before reaching out

These answers stay practical and point back to official NCAA and NAIA resources where the rules matter.

Do coaches want full games or just highlight videos?

Highlight videos matter because they help a coach decide whether to keep watching.

Full games matter because they show more context. That is why PlayCut recommends treating highlights as the opener and full games as the deeper evaluation material.

When should I register with the NCAA Eligibility Center?

If you are seriously considering NCAA Division I or Division II, register early enough that your account setup and required tasks do not become a last-minute issue.

The safest approach is to create the account well before deadlines start stacking up, then keep your academic and certification steps moving as your recruiting process develops.

What should international athletes prepare early?

International athletes should organize official academic records, translations, and submission requirements early rather than waiting until contact picks up.

That is especially important because NCAA international-document requirements can involve official records and specific submission steps. The earlier those pieces are organized, the less recruiting momentum gets lost later.

How should I choose which schools to contact?

Start with fit, not logos. The schools worth contacting are the ones where your level, likely role, academics, geography, and financial reality actually line up.

That usually means building a wider list than just dream programs: some reach schools, some realistic schools, and some strong-fit schools where your role could make sense.