an understanding of the objectives for the project, the studio, and the individual being coached
an understanding of the “ins and outs” of the film set and movie production process in general
developing a coaching style which puts an actor at ease
being sympathetic to the actor, director, and production team and to their time and personality constraints
being able to interpret the project/contract demands in terms of the overall context of the specific production
being flexible, and being able to work with a broad mix of personalities
knowing how to adapt a teaching programs to achieve development objectives