So, obviously you can just stay in the group without much rhyme or reason, but once in a while you could try and improve your skills, were it an FPS or Pokeyman. For this, you could..you know, download Pokémon Online and ask to challenge any of the Triad or other members. Surge is offline most, but he can get the other two online just as well.

http://pokemon-online.eu/downloads/Client_17.html

Nobody forces you, but the Triad might not despise you as much if you do this.
(Just kidding, we all love you.)