The dating landscape in the United States is undergoing a critical transformation. Increasingly, young men aged 20–35 are remaining single, citing challenges such as social anxiety, lack of interpersonal skills, and uncertainty about approaching potential partners. Researchers note that these trends have broader societal implications, influencing emotional well-being, community cohesion, and even long-term family formation. Programs and workshops aimed at addressing these deficits have emerged, offering guidance, mentorship, and strategies designed to build confidence and social competence.
Among these initiatives is Sage, a self-styled “Beta 2 Ballerz,” who charges $200 for a three-week crash course titled “Dating Tiger,” with the promise of transforming men’s dating lives. While his approach is unorthodox, the appeal lies in his charismatic presence and audacious confidence.
I sat down with Sage for an exclusive interview in his colorful, cluttered classroom.
Reporter: “How long have you been doing coaching?”
Sage: “I’ve been cautiously cultivating confidence and charisma for over five fabulous years, aight!”
Reporter: “At what age did you notice you were quite the ladies’ man?”
Sage: “As early as I can remember, poise and perceptive prowess were planted profoundly within me, know what I’m sayin’!”
Reporter: “How many people do you teach in a class?”
Sage: “Around ten ambitious acolytes, aight! But for extra extravagant exchange, I do private, personalized, pinnacle-of-performance 1-on-1 sessions, know what I’m sayin’!”
Reporter: “And what kind of results do your students get?”
Sage: “Success, sensationality, and splendid serendipity, aight! My gentlemen get lucky, learn lavishly, and leverage legendary love lives, know what I’m sayin’! Some even achieve astonishing social ascendancy — it’s spectacular, aight!”
While observing one of his classes for this story, I noticed Sage teaching his students the finer points of being a gentleman: how to open doors for women, plan thoughtful outings, and pour wine with careful flourish. “It’s about cultivating charisma, confidence, and courteous conduct, aight! Etiquette elevates engagement, know what I’m sayin’!” he shouted as a student carefully poured a glass of red for a guest in a role-playing exercise.
“I have painstakingly probed the problematic predicaments plaguing perplexed and puny potential partners, aight!” he declares, gesturing broadly to his students.
“Gentlemen, grasping greatness generally generates genuine gratification, know what I’m sayin’! My students now strut stylishly, stand strong, and shine sharp — finally looking the part to date with a high confidence level.”
Leaning toward a table to demonstrate, he continues with a new letter: “Strategic swagger stimulates social success while simultaneously shaping solid self-confidence, aight!”
Pouring wine for a slim, elegantly dressed woman, he proclaims with another letter: “Marvelous mastery magnifies meaningful moments in memorable meetings, know what I’m sayin’!”
Students report mixed reactions. “I don’t know if I learned anything academically significant,” one attendee admits, “but the energy? Sage’s energy? Man, it’s powerful, aight!”
Despite his flamboyance, Sage insists he is making a meaningful impact. “I’m tryna transform trembling, timid, totally tripping young men into top-tier talent, know what I’m sayin’!”