<p>CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia has fired volleyball coach Aaron Smith and his staff and canceled the remainder of its season one day after placing the staff on paid administrative leave to review a personnel matter.</p>
<p>The school gave no further details of the circumstances. </p>
<p>Athletic director Carla Williams made the announcement Thursday. The Cavaliers (2-12, 0-11 Atlantic Coast Conference) had four road matches remaining on their spring schedule.</p>
<p>“While I am unable to comment on the details, I do want to commend our student-athletes for their leadership and express my gratitude for how they have handled a very difficult situation," Williams said in a statement released by the school.</p>
<p>“We will continue to support them as our program moves forward,” Williams said.</p>
<p>Virginia will immediately begin a national search to fill the head coaching position.</p>
